[The meaning of ostomy care among nurses: a case study].
This study aimed to identify how nurses working in a hospital interpret ostomy care. The case-study methodology was used. The obtained results originated four categories: the patient needs special care, it is necessary to provide orientation, in order to provide orientation, the nurse needs..., the recognition of difficulties in delivering special care. These categories express that the care given to ostomy patient by the nurses is not appropriate due to the lack of specific knowledge.
Gemelli
Lorena Moraes Goetem
LM
Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto, Universidade de São Paulo, Centro Colaborador da OMS.
Zago
Márcia Maria Fontão
MM
D016022:Case-Control Studies; D006801:Humans; D010030:Ostomy / Q000451:nursing*