Abstract
Background: Peristomal skin complications (PSCs) are frequently reported postoperative complications. PSCs can present visibly or as symptoms such as pain, itching or burning sensations. Aim: To develop a new tool that can capture a range of sensation symptoms together with visible complications and an objective assessment of discolouration in the peristomal area. Method: Consensus from qualitative interviews with health professionals and people with an ostomy, and input from expert panels, formed the basis of a patient-reported outcome (PRO) questionnaire. A decision tree model was used to define a combined score including PRO and objectively assessed discolouration area. Findings: Six elements were included in the PRO questionnaire and four health states representing different severity levels of the peristomal skin were defined. Conclusion: The Ostomy Skin Tool 2.0 is a sensitive tool that can be used to follow changes in the peristomal skin on a regular basis and thereby help prevent severe PSCs.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | British Journal of Nursing |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| Pages (from-to) | 442-450 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| ISSN | 0966-0461 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 21 Apr 2022 |
Keywords
- Ostomy Life Study
- Ostomy Skin Tool (OST)
- Peristomal skin complications
- Sensation symptoms
- Skin discolouration
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