Body image mediates the effect of stoma status on psychological distress and quality of life in patients with colorectal cancer.

Lili SongXinkun HanJie ZhangLili Tang

Published in: Psycho-oncology (2020)

Body image problems are common in stoma patients in the early postoperative stage and require early assessment. This study helps to elucidate the role of body image as a mediator. Longitudinal studies are needed to further explore body image distress trajectories.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
mental health
prognostic factors
patients undergoing
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes
physical activity
sleep quality