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Promoting Self-care for people with an elimination ostomy: An E-Health Platform
Igor E Soares-Pinto;
Natalia Ferreira;
Ana Margarida Braga;
Isabel Maria Santos;
Sandra Cristina SIlva;
Paulo Jorge Alves
ABSTRACT
Background:
The construction of an elimination stoma has a physical, psychological and social impact on the person. The development of stoma self-care competence contributes to the adaptation to a new health condition and to the improvement of the quality of life.
Technological evolution emerges as a useful tool in nursing intervention.
Objective:
To define the most relevant contents and features for ostomy self-care promotion to be integrated into an e-Health platform
Methods:
A qualitative study was developed, using the focus group methodology, oriented to reach a consensus of 80% or higher.
Results:
An e-Health platform for people with ostomy should expose content aimed at promoting self-care, namely in the field of knowledge and self-monitoring, as well as the possibility of interacting with a stomatherapy care nurse.
Conclusions:
The e-Health platforms aimed at promoting ostomy self-care should have the possibility of performing telehealth, helping in decision-making regarding self-monitoring and seeking differentiated help.
