Knowledge, Self-care Practices and Quality of life among Patients With Urostomy

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medical surgical nursing

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Background: Urostomy is a surgical procedure that redirects the flow of urine following a cystectomy. Patient's knowledge regarding disease and self-care practices are important to achieve the desired treatment targets and improve quality of life. Aim of the study: To assess knowledge, self-care practices and quality of life among patients with urostomy. Research design: A descriptive design was used. Setting: The study was conducted at urology surgery department and urology outpatient clinic in Fayoum University Hospital. Methods: A purposive sample of 60 adult patients from both genders with urostomy. Tools: four tools were utilized for data collection Tool (I): Structured interview questionnaire, Tool (II):  patient's knowledge assessment questionnaire, Tool (III):  patients practice observational checklist and Tool (IV): Quality of Life Assessment Questionnaire. Results: The results of this study revealed that 96.7% of patients had an unsatisfactory level of knowledge and self-care practices related to urostomy care and 70% of patients had sever disability of quality of life. Conclusion: It can conclude that, the highest percentage of patients had unsatisfactory knowledge, unsatisfactory self-care practices and poor quality of life related to urostomy care. Recommendations: Design and apply nursing program to improve knowledge, self-care practices and quality of life among urostomy patient

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Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice
Volume 4, Issue 11
September 2025
Pages 278-290

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