A closer look at women who underwent colostomy surgery: a qualitative exploratory-descriptive study

A qualitative exploratory-descriptive study on adult women who had undergone intestinal colostomy surgery at least 2 years before was carried out. The research aimed at looking closer at how these women lived with their condition. The research field was a recognized ambulatory service for colostomy...

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Main Authors: Gisiane de Souza Santos, Sandra Maria Cezar Leal, Mara Ambrosina Vargas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal Fluminense, Escola de Enfermagem Aurora de Afonso Costa 2006-04-01
Series:Online Brazilian Journal of Nursing
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Online Access:http://www.objnursing.uff.br/index.php/nursing/article/view/82