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. 2020 Sep;22(9):1175-1183.
doi: 10.1111/codi.15034. Epub 2020 Apr 8.

Implementation of an easy in-hospital educational stoma pathway results in decrease of home nursing care services after discharge

Y T van Loon  1 , S H E M Clermonts  1 , R Belt  1 , D Nagle  2 , D K Wasowicz  1 , D D E Zimmerman  1
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Implementation of an easy in-hospital educational stoma pathway results in decrease of home nursing care services after discharge

Y T van Loon et al. Colorectal Dis. 2020 Sep.

Abstract

Aim: New stoma patients often rely heavily on the assistance of the ward nursing staff during the hospital stay and on the availability of home nursing care services (HNCS) after discharge. An easily executable 4-day in-hospital educational stoma pathway was developed and implemented. The aim was to increase their level of independence (LOI) in order to reduce the need for HNCS after discharge.

Method: All new stoma patients on the gastrointestinal surgery ward, physically and psychologically capable of performing independent stoma care (SC), were enrolled in this pathway. They were compared to a retrospective control group of new stoma patients before the onset of the stoma pathway. The primary outcome is the need and frequency of HNCS for SC at the moment of discharge. Secondary outcome is the LOI in SC at discharge.

Results: A total of 145 patients [m:f = 102:43, median age 67 (range 27-90) years] were included in the present study. Patients requiring daily HNCS for SC decreased from 80% to 50%, P < 0.001; patients discharged without HNCS for SC increased from 5% to 27%. Patients' independence in SC at discharge increased from 8% to 68%, P < 0.001.

Conclusion: This study shows that a clinical 4-day in-hospital educational stoma pathway is feasible and effective in increasing the LOI in SC of new stoma patients and significantly reducing their need for HNCS. Cost-benefit analysis and applicability of this pathway in multicentre settings are currently being investigated.

Keywords: clinical pathway; homecare; ileostomy; independence; self-care; stoma.

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