Health Education for Improved Quality of Life and Reduced Anxiety and Depression in Ostomy Patients

This study focuses on understanding the benefits of health education provided by nurses to adults who have undergone an ostomy, a type of digestive surgery. The main goal is to see if this education can help reduce feelings of anxiety and depression and improve the overall quality of life for these patients. The study is being conducted at the Ostomy Clinic of the University Hospital Complex of Santiago de Compostela and is designed for adults who have had an elimination ostomy, excluding terminal patients and those with cognitive impairments. The study aims to address the challenges faced by ostomy patients, potentially leading to improved care and quality of life for them. During the study, patients will receive health education workshops and continuous support from specialized nursing staff from the time they are admitted to the hospital until several months after the health education program is completed. The effectiveness of this education will be measured using validated scales for quality of life, anxiety, and depression. These measurements will help determine if the health education intervention is successful in achieving its goals.