How stoma formation impacts sexuality in adults: a literature review
| Autor: | Megan Betts |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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| Zdroj: | Gastrointestinal Nursing. 19:42-48 |
| ISSN: | 2052-2835 1479-5248 |
| DOI: | 10.12968/gasn.2021.19.1.42 |
| Popis: | Aims: Stoma formation surgery can affect people socially, psychologically and physically. This literature review aims to explore the factors that affect an adult ostomate's sexuality after stoma formation. Methods: The literature search was conducted on three electronic databases: CINAHL, PsychINFO and Medline complete. The search was limited to peer-reviewed studies published in the past 7 years. The reference lists of the identified literature were also searched. Findings: Stoma formation was found to greatly impact sexuality in adults. The main themes identified were: hygiene; satisfaction and desire; self-perception; companionship and sexual relationships; and physical considerations. It was found that people were dissatisfied with the information provided by health professionals about sexuality. Conclusions: Stoma formation was commonly found to negatively affect adults' sexuality. To improve the quality of life of ostomates, these issues need to be thoroughly addressed in healthcare settings. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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