Att leva med stomi. En litteraturstudie om hur stomiopererade personer upplever sin nya livssituation och den omvårdnaden de får av sjuksköterskan
The purpose of this study was to find knowledge about ostomy patients experience with a focus on overall life situation and the care they receive from the nurse. The method used was a systematic literature review according to Polit, Beck & Hungler. Six scientific research reports have been used as foundation of the result in this study. The articles have been reviewed according to Antonovsky's Sense of Coherence (SOC).The result shows that experiences of having ostomy are individual. Adapting to their new life situation varies depending on the reason for having an ostomy. A better nursing program and longer follow-up would probably improve the patient's quality of life.