Nursing Management of Adult Ostomy Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Inquiry. 2022 Jan-Dec:59:469580211072440. doi: 10.1177/00469580211072440.

Abstract

The continuation of the COVID-19 epidemic poses novel challenges for adult ostomy patients care. It is essential to explore nursing management for ostomy patients to ensure patients receive standardized care while minimizing exposure to COVID-19. This article reviews the perioperative nursing of Chinese adult ostomy patients in the post-epidemic era, as well as outpatient review after discharge and home care, to provide reference and basis for medical staff and patients in the post-pandemic era.

Keywords: COVID-19; Ostomy; continuous care; home care; review.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • COVID-19*
  • Home Care Services*
  • Humans
  • Ostomy*
  • Pandemics
  • SARS-CoV-2