eHealth Promoting Stoma Self-care for People With an Elimination Ostomy: Focus Group Study.

Igor Emanuel Soares Pinto Ana Margarida Pinto Braga Isabel Maria Ribeiro Morais Araujo Santos Natália Maria Ribeiro Gomes Ferreira Sandra Cristina da Rocha E Silva Paulo Jorge Pereira Alves

Published in: JMIR human factors (2023)

The stomatherapy nurse has a decisive role in promoting adaptation to life with a stoma, namely through the promotion of stoma self-care. Technological evolution has emerged as a useful tool to enhance nursing interventions and promote self-care competence. The development of an eHealth platform aimed at promoting ostomy self-care should include the capabilities for telehealth and help with decision-making regarding self-monitoring and seeking differentiated care.

Keyphrases

decision making
healthcare
mental health
palliative care
primary care
physical activity
pain management
chronic pain
health insurance
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