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Determining the Effects of Stoma Education on Patients' Self-Efficacy, Body Image, and Stoma Adherence
Led by Ataturk University · Updated on 2026-04-17
100
Participants Needed
2
Research Sites
4 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the effects of education on patients who have undergone stoma surgery, such as colostomy or ileostomy. This study focuses on how education impacts stoma adaptation, body image, and self-efficacy. Stomas are commonly created for various gastrointestinal conditions, including colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel diseases, but complications and challenges can affect patients' quality of life. The study aims to address these issues by improving patients' knowledge and skills through education. The study compares two groups: one receiving stoma care education using the Teach-Back method, a nursing behavioral intervention, and the other receiving standard clinical training without additional education. No drugs or devices are used. Education programs cover essential topics like nutrition, elimination, sexuality, social participation, and privacy to help prevent complications and improve self-care. Participants will be assessed at multiple time points: post-surgery day 2, discharge day (days 7-10), one month after discharge, and three months after discharge. Researchers will measure stoma adjustment as the primary outcome, with body image and self-efficacy as secondary outcomes. The study includes regular follow-ups to monitor these factors and support participants' adaptation over time.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effects of Stoma Education on Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Adults who have undergone colostomy or ileostomy surgery.
- Willingness to participate voluntarily in the study.
- Elective surgery patients.
- No diagnosed psychological disorders.
You will not qualify if you...
- Emergency surgery cases.
- Patients with cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorders preventing participation.
- Patients unwilling to participate or unable to comply with study follow-ups.
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - From post-surgery day 2 to discharge (7-10 days)
Participants receive stoma care education using the Teach-Back method or standard clinical training as part of supportive care following colostomy or ileostomy surgery.
Visits at post-surgery day 2 and discharge day
Duration - Up to 3 months after discharge
Participants are monitored for stoma adjustment, body image, and self-efficacy outcomes at 1 month and 3 months after discharge.
2 visits (1 month and 3 months post-discharge)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 2 locations
1
Fırat University Hospital
Tunceli, City Center, Turkey (Türkiye), 62000
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Fırat University Hospital
Elâzığ, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
N
Nilgün Söylemez, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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