Biography
Biography: P Thamilselvam
Abstract
Purpose: To assess and improve the quality of life in colostomy patients who underwent colostomy due to various causes.rnMaterials & Methods: 112 patients with colostomy were identifi ed and subjected for this study for past 4 years in the HospitalrnSultanah Nora Ismail, Batu Pahat, Johor. Some patients were identifi ed from ward, some from surgical clinic and few patientsrnwere identifi ed through hospital record. Th e questionnaires were prepared by us and the study was conducted. Th e patients,rnwho were identifi ed from the record, were interviewed through telephone.rnResults: Following this study, we identifi ed that most of the patients were depressed and stressed. Th ey were also found tornbe isolated in the family and facing multiple problems. Some patients avoided certain type of food since the smell from therncolostomy bag created most of social problems. Th is study also identifi ed some family members and some people in therncommunity who were also later counseled regarding the responsibility of giving care to the colostomy patients.rnConclusion: Th is study fi nally identifi ed some good solutions which will help others and new colostomy patients to improverntheir quality of life and minimize their mental stress and social problems.