The Impact of an Ostomy on the Sexual Lives of Persons With Stomas A Phenomenological Study

Vural, FATMA; Harputlu, Deniz; Karayurt, Ozgul; Suler, Gulseren; Durmaz Edeer, AYLİN; Ucer, Ceylanim; Onay, Deniz

doi:10.1097/won.0000000000000236

The Impact of an Ostomy on the Sexual Lives of Persons With Stomas A Phenomenological Study

Vural F., Harputlu D., Karayurt O., Suler G., Durmaz Edeer A., Ucer C., ...More

JOURNAL OF WOUND OSTOMY AND CONTINENCE NURSING, vol.43, no.4, pp.381-384, 2016 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 43 Issue: 4
Publication Date: 2016
Doi Number: 10.1097/won.0000000000000236
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF WOUND OSTOMY AND CONTINENCE NURSING
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
Page Numbers: pp.381-384
Keywords: body image, ostomy, ostomy nursing, phenomenology, qualitative research, sexuality
Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to describe the lived experiences of persons with stomas related to sexual function and perceptions and their expectations of the ostomy nurses who care for them.