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Alibakhoda A, Ilkhani M, Ghafouri R, Nasiri M. The effect of a pre-operative education program on ostomy self-efficacy among patients undergoing gastrointestinal ostomy surgery: A randomized clinical trial. Journal of Hayat 2025; 31 (2) :209-225
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1- Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran; Student Research Committee, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ,m_ilkhani@yahoo.com
3- Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4- Dept. of Basic Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2- Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran ,
3- Dept. of Medical Surgical Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
4- Dept. of Basic Sciences, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Background & Aim: Gastrointestinal ostomy surgery changes the normal digestive function of patients. Insufficient knowledge and skills regarding ostomy care can lead to physical, psychological, and social complications. The present study aimed to determine the effect of a pre-operative education program on ostomy self-efficacy in patients undergoing ostomy surgery.
Methods & Materials: This randomized clinical trial included patients scheduled for colostomy or ileostomy surgery at hospitals affiliated with Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences during 2022-2023. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: the intervention group (41 patients) and the control group (44 patients). The control group received only routine education before discharge, while the intervention group participated in the pre-operative education program. The modified ostomy self-efficacy questionnaire was administered to patients before the intervention and one month post-surgery. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS software version 20.
Results: One month after surgery, the ostomy self-efficacy scores were significantly higher in the intervention group compared to the control group (P<0.001). Furthermore, within the intervention group, the post-intervention ostomy self-efficacy scores were significantly greater than pre-intervention scores (P<0.001). Additionally, the length of hospitalization following surgery was significantly shorter in the intervention group than in the control group (P=0.007).
Conclusion: The results showed that pre-operative education enhances ostomy self-efficacy and reduces the length of hospitalization. Therefore, implementing pre-operative education on ostomy care for patients undergoing ostomy surgery is strongly recommended.
Clinical trial registry: IRCT20220731055588N1
Methods & Materials: This randomized clinical trial included patients scheduled for colostomy or ileostomy surgery at hospitals affiliated with Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences during 2022-2023. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: the intervention group (41 patients) and the control group (44 patients). The control group received only routine education before discharge, while the intervention group participated in the pre-operative education program. The modified ostomy self-efficacy questionnaire was administered to patients before the intervention and one month post-surgery. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics in SPSS software version 20.
Results: One month after surgery, the ostomy self-efficacy scores were significantly higher in the intervention group compared to the control group (P<0.001). Furthermore, within the intervention group, the post-intervention ostomy self-efficacy scores were significantly greater than pre-intervention scores (P<0.001). Additionally, the length of hospitalization following surgery was significantly shorter in the intervention group than in the control group (P=0.007).
Conclusion: The results showed that pre-operative education enhances ostomy self-efficacy and reduces the length of hospitalization. Therefore, implementing pre-operative education on ostomy care for patients undergoing ostomy surgery is strongly recommended.
Clinical trial registry: IRCT20220731055588N1
Type of Study: Research |
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