The Effectiveness of Applying Multimedia on Self-Care and Quality of Life in Patient With Enterostomy

The Effectiveness of Applying Multimedia on Self-Care and Quality of Life in Patient With Enterostomy

This report was an effective evaluation of using multimedia educational program for self-care and quality of life in patients with a stoma at postoperative and established a simple threshold for enterostomy self-care skills.

In a systematic review, evaluated the effectiveness of multimedia education program (MLEP) and confirmed that MLEP reduced cost significantly and improved patient participation in enterostomy care and self-care ability. However, research was insufficient for whether a multimedia education program (MLEP) interventions can improve patient self-care and quality of life.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age ≧ 20
• Operation with ostomy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Dementia, mental illness, and central nervous system diseases
• Unable self-care
• Visual or hearing impairs