title: Effectiveness of the PLISSIT model for solving the sexual problems of patients with stoma.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  This study was carried out to assess the effectiveness of the PLISSIT model in solving sexual problems of individuals with stoma.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Creating a stoma due to intestinal cancer may prolong the life expectancy of individuals. However, the problems resulting from stoma may cause significant changes in an individual's life and adversely affect relations with family members and social and sexual life.
  
  
  METHODS
  Experimental.
  
  
  METHODS
  The study consisted of individuals with stoma, living in Ankara. The sample consisted of 60 patients. The case group consisted of 30 patients living in Ankara; and the control group consisted of 30 patients living outside Ankara. In data collection, a questionnaire form, the PLISSIT model intervention plan and Golombok-Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction (GRISS) were used. The individuals in the case group were paid eight home visits. During these visits, sexual problems of individuals with stoma were assessed and solutions sought under the guidance of the PLISSIT model intervention plan.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Increase of mean scores of Golombok-Rust Inventory of Sexual Satisfaction and subgroups before evaluating the sexual problems by the PLISSIT model and the sixth week scores which the sexual activity is anticipated to start have been observed, but after evaluating the sexual problems by using the model, the mean scores decreased. It was determined that negative effects of concerns related to sexual life; some physical and emotional features and physiological problems have been observed and difference between the groups is significant (p < 0.05).
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  As a result, it can be claimed that decreasing sexual problems can be accomplished by using the PLISSIT model.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  People with stoma can meet sexual problems. However, nurses experience some difficulties while handling sexual problems. It is thought that an intervention plan prepared within the framework of the PLISSIT model will guide nurses in solving sexual problems of individuals with stoma and providing integrated care and help individuals to express their sexual problems.
authors.affiliation: Gazi University School of Nursing, Ankara, Turkey. ayaz_sultan@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Sultan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ayaz
authors.forename: Gulumser
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Kubilay
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D016022:Case-Control Studies; D039021:Colonic Pouches; D004522:Educational Status; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008960:Models, Psychological; D019529:Sexuality; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014421:Turkey