Epidemiological characterization of patients with intestinal stomas

Objective: To characterize the sociodemographic and clinical variables of people with intestinal stomas. Materials and Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study with 47 patients of a Specialized Rehabilitation Center (CER II/APAE) in the municipality of Três Lagoas, state of Mato Grosso do Sul, Midwestern Brazil, from December 2019 to June 2020. Data was analyzed using inferential descriptive statistics (Anderson-Darling, Chi-squared, and Mann-Whitney normality tests). Results: Regarding the patients, 87.23% were from Três Lagoas, 51.06% were female, 40.43% were aged from 60 to 69 years, 59.57% were married, 53.19% were brown, 59.57% were catholic, 36.17% finished elementary school, 46.81% were retired, and 57.45% earned a monthly income below 1 minimum wage. Moreover, 61.70% had undergone terminal colostomy (61.70%), 61.70% had received guidance about its placing, 57.45% had it placed due to situations of urgency, 74.47% had a stoma installed due to a neoplasia, 38.30% were permanent, with 46.81% located in the inferior left quadrant (ILQ), 59.57% presented pasty effluent, 63.83% had a circular diameter, 53.19% had pouches with 2 pieces and 57.45%, with a flexible base, 87.23% had other adjunct equipment, and 95.74% had been trained in self-care. The most common complication was skin/peristomal irritant contact dermatitis (59,57%), and 65,95% of these cases were solved by teaching self-care. The type of stoma was significantly associated with the consistency of the effluent and the size of the protrusion (p> 0.05). Conclusion: The results found can support strategies to implement practices to promote health, develop new public policies, to provide training in self-care, and prevent and treat complications. (AU)

Fatores associados à qualidade de vida de pessoas com feridas complexas crônicas / Los factores asociados con la calidad de vida de personas con heridas crónicas complejo / Factors associated with quality of life of people with chronic complex wounds

Objective: to analyze the quality of life of people with chronic complex wounds. Method: Data were collected through a questionnaire containing the WHOQOL-Bref instrument of the World Health Organization and questions about sociodemographic and clinical variables. Statistical analysis methods used were: linear correlation of Pearson; Analysis of Variance and Tukey with reliability of 95% and p <0.05. Results: We evaluated 53 patients with complex wounds. 28 (52.83%) of these were female with an average age of 62.17 years and with low education. In the evaluation of the quality of life, the pain was correlated with the physical domain (p = 0.030) and psychological (p = 0.051); while the area was correlated with age (p = 0.051) and pain correlated with the time of injury (p = 0.001). Conclusion: Knowning the clinical characteristics and the quality of life enables better understanding of the complaints and better healthcare planning, which contributs to improved quality of life.

Objetivo: analisar a qualidade de vida de pessoas com feridas complexas crônicas. Método: Os dados foram coletados por meio de questionário contendo o instrumento WHOQOL-Bref da Organização Mundial de Saúde e questões sobre variáveis sociodemográficos e clínicas. Para análise estatística foram utilizados os métodos: Correlação Linear de Pearson; Análise de Variância e Tukey com confiabilidade de 95% e p<0,05. Resultados: Foram avaliados 53 pacientes com feridas complexas. Desses, 28 (52,83%) são do sexo feminino com média de idade de 62,17 anos e com baixa escolaridade. Na avaliação da qualidade de vida, a dor se correlacionou com o domínio físico (p=0,030) e psicológico (p=0,051); enquanto que a área se correlacionou com a idade (p=0,051), e a dor se correlacionou com o tempo de lesão (p=0,001). Conclusão: Conhecer as características clínicas e a qualidade de vida possibilita melhor compreensão das queixas e melhor planejamento assistencial contribuindo para melhoria da qualidade de vida.

Objetivo: analizar la calidad de vida de las personas con heridas crónicas complejas. Métodos: Los datos fueron recolectados a través de un cuestionario que contiene el instrumento WHOQOL-BREF de la Organización Mundial de la Salud y las preguntas acerca de las variables sociodemográficas y clínicas. Se utilizaron métodos de análisis estadístico: correlación lineal de Pearson; El análisis de varianza y Tukey con una fiabilidad del 95% y p <0,05. Resultados: Se evaluaron 53 pacientes con heridas complejas. De éstos, 28 (52,83%) eran mujeres con una edad media de 62,17 años y con bajo nivel de educación. En la evaluación de la calidad de vida el dolor se correlacionó con el dominio físico (p = 0,030) y psicológico (p = 0,051); mientras que el área se correlacionó con la edad (p = 0,051) y el dolor correlacionado con el momento de la lesión (p = 0,001). Conclusión: Conocer las características clínicas y la calidad de vida permite una mejor comprensión de las quejas y una mejor planificación de la salud, lo que contribuye a una mejor calidad de vida.

Health care service for ostomy patients: profile of the clientele

The study aimed to identify the profile of ostomy patients in a Health Care Service in São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. This is an exploratory, descriptive and retrospective study. Data were obtained by registration forms of patients assisted from January 1st, 2000, to December 31st, 2010. Out of the 252 ostomy patients, 51.1% were females and 48.9% were males; the age group with the highest concentration was from 68 to 78 years old (26.3%) for both genders, with mean age of 73 years old. The main reason for making the stoma was rectal (35.0%) and colon neoplasm (14.1%). The prevalent stoma was temporary colostomy (41.4%) and the period of permanence of the collecting equipment was longer than 36 months. Even though the service provides full assistance to the ostomy patients, it is necessary to review human resources aspects to provide appropriate assistance to its clientele. (AU)

O estudo teve como objetivo identificar o perfil de pacientes estomizados de um Serviço de Atenção ao Estomizado de São José do Rio Preto e Região. A pesquisa é exploratória, descritiva e retrospectiva. Os dados foram obtidos das fichas cadastrais dos pacientes atendidos no período de 1º de janeiro de 2000 a 31 de dezembro de 2010. Dos 252 estomizados, 51,1% eram mulheres e 48,9% homens, a faixa etária de maior concentração encontrou-se, em ambos os sexos, entre 68 a 78 anos (26,3%) com média de idade de 73 anos. O principal motivo da confecção do estoma foi a neoplasia de reto (35,0%) e cólon (14,1%). O estoma prevalente foi a colostomia temporária (41,4%) e o tempo de permanência do equipamento coletor foi superior a 36 meses. O Serviço, embora proporcione assistência integral ao estomizado, necessita rever aspectos de recursos humanos à assistência adequada à clientela. (AU)