Effectiveness of Health Education as a Nursing Intervention in Improving Quality of Life and Reducing Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression in Ostomy Patients Following Digestive Surgery: A Quasi-Experimental Study.

Conditions

• Colitis Ulcerative
• Colon Cancer
• Inflamatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis)

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

ALL

Age

18 Years - N/A

Healthy Volunteers

Not accepted

Interventions

• Health Education — OTHER
  Session 1 (60 minutes) Patient Knowledge Assessment: Review understanding of ostomy care, including nutrition, device management, and early identification of stoma/skin complications. Feedback and Support: Address gaps in knowledge based on ostomy consultations. Skills Workshop: Build confidence and self-efficacy in daily care, reducing anxiety about complications. Session 2 (60 minutes) Mental Health and Quality of Life: Explain the link between ostomy and mental health; identify and manage anxiety/depression symptoms; promote healthy habits and social integration. Mindfulness and Stress Management: Teach breathing and relaxation techniques to manage stress and improve body acceptance. Guided Visualization: Focus on acceptance and confidence building. Action Plan: Summarize techniques and encourage regular practice. Session 3 Healthy Habits: Nutrition, exercise, rest, and stress management. Social Integration: Communication, participation, and support networks. Closing: Summary, resou

Study Details

The proposed project is a prospective quasi-experimental study to be conducted at the Ostomy Clinic of the University Hospital Complex of Santiago de Compostela. The primary objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of health education as a nursing intervention in reducing anxiety and depression and improving the quality of life of ostomy patients following digestive surgery. The study will focus on adult patients who have undergone an elimination ostomy, excluding terminal patients and those with cognitive impairments. The study involves clinical follow-up of patients from hospital admission to several months after completing the health education program. Validated scales will be used to measure quality of life, anxiety, and depression. The intervention will consist of health education workshops and continuous follow-up by specialized nursing staff.

Key Dates

First listed

Jan 16, 2026

Start date

Mar 4, 2026

Status verified

Jan 2026

Primary completion

Oct 31, 2026

Completion

Oct 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment

70 participants (estimated)

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

• Experimental: Health education by virtual and smart-glasses
  Health education (emotional care, mindfulness, jacobson, quality of life, social, sexual, ...). Method: psicosocial/holistic
• No Intervention: Control

Primary Outcome Measure

Beck Depression Inventory [ Time Frame: Baseline and at 3 months ]

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