Objective: To characterize the elderly patients with intestinal stoma, enrolled in a Reference Center of the public health network of the state, regarding sociodemographic and clinical aspects. Method: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study with a sample of 33 elderly patients with intestinal stoma who met the inclusion criteria. Data were extracted from the medical record, interview and evaluation of the stoma and surrounding skin, analyzed through descriptive statistics. Results: patients underwent surgery in public and private hospitals, 54.5% were female, 51.6% married or in stable union, mean age was 68.03 (± 7.2) years, 69.7% had cancer as a cause of the stoma, 66.7% were temporary and 81.8% were colostomies. There was a predominance of stomas with a regular and round shape, diameter between 10 and 64 mm and a mean protrusion of 2.79 mm (± 5.1), use of a drainage bag with a cut greater than the stoma, 51.5% for stoma and device care. Conclusion: the study allowed to identify the profile of the elderly with intestinal stoma, which will allow the adjustment of the specialized assistance planning and the provision of collecting equipment and adjuvants in the context of the state.
Objetivo: Caracterizar, quanto aos aspectos sociodemográficos e clínicos, os pacientes idosos com estomia intestinal cadastrados em um Centro de Referência da rede pública de saúde. Métodos: Trata-se de uma pesquisa descritiva, transversal, com amostra de 33 pacientes idosos com estomia intestinal que atenderam aos critérios de inclusão. Os dados foram extraídos do prontuário, da entrevista e avaliação da estomia e pele ao redor, analisados por meio da estatística descritiva. Resultados: Os pacientes realizaram cirurgia em hospitais públicos e privados, 54,5% eram do sexo feminino, 51,6% casados ou em união estável, média de idade de 68,03 (± 7,2) anos, 69,7% tiveram câncer como causa da estomia, 66,7% eram temporários e 81,8% colostomias. Houve predomínio de estomias de formato regular e redondo, diâmetro entre 10 a 64 mm e protrusão média de 2,79 mm (±5,1), utilização de bolsa drenável com recorte maior que a estomia, 51,5% demandavam auxílio parcial ou completo para os cuidados com estomia e dispositivo. Conclusão: O estudo permitiu identificar o perfil dos idosos com estomia intestinal, o que possibilitará a adequação do planejamento da assistência especializada e da provisão de equipamentos coletores e adjuvantes no contexto do estado.
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