Quality of Life and Psychophysical Consequences in Individuals with Intestinal Stoma

An Observational Study

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ID15474189
AuthorsRoberto Lupo (0000-0001-6151-2294, Ospedale San Giuseppe), Ivan Rubbi (0000-0001-6067-9578, University of Bologna), Annunziata Barletta (Regional Health), Chiara Mele (San Gallicano Hospital), Alessia Lezzi (0000-0003-4779-1017, ANT Foundation Italy Onlus), Carmela Triglia (University of Ferrara), Ivan Botrugno (Ospedale San Giuseppe), Danilo Manca (0000-0003-2671-2455, Ospedale San Giuseppe), Damiano Manca (Department of Surgery, ‘San Giuseppe da Copertino’ Hospital, Local Health Authority (ASL) of Lecce, 73100 Lecce, Italy), Oscar Potì (Ospedale San Giuseppe), Giuseppina Mottillo (Ospedale San Giuseppe), Mirna Tondo (Ospedale San Giuseppe), Giuseppe Carbotta (0000-0002-4034-8998, Ospedale San Giuseppe), Giuseppe Pietro Mingolla (Ospedale San Giuseppe), Claudio Marra (Ospedale San Giuseppe), Maria Rosaria Tumolo (0000-0002-8396-4731, University of Salento), Domenico Sergi (0000-0001-7007-8186, Ospedale Vito Fazzi), Daniele Sergi (‘Vito Fazzi’ Hospital, Local Health Authority (ASL) of Lecce, 73100 Lecce, Italy), Giorgio De Nunzio (0000-0002-1998-0286, University of Salento), Donato Cascio (0000-0001-6522-1259, University of Palermo), Stefano Botti (0000-0002-0678-0242, Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico), Luana Conte (0000-0002-8741-3478, University of Palermo, corresponding author), Elsa Vitale (0000-0002-9738-3479, Regional Health)
Year2025
Volume22
Issue9
Pages1327-1327
Publication date2025-08-26
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph22091327
PMID41007473
OpenAlexW4413748674
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited25

The findings highlight the need for person-centered care that addresses not only clinical aspects but also emotional and relational dimensions. Enhancing the role of trained professionals, such as enterostomal therapy nurses, and promoting targeted educational interventions may contribute to improving the quality of life in patients living with a stoma

Observational study · Psychotherapist · Quality of life (healthcare · Stoma (medicine · Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes · Clinical Psychology · Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments · Medicine · Psychology · Stoma care and complications · Internal Medicine · Surgery

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