Investigation of Sleep Quality in Individuals with Stoma

Background: Sleep is a basic biological function and is essential for life. Objectives: The purpose of this research is to evaluate the sleep, which is critical for individuals' physical, mental and emotional health, and how it affects the individuals with stoma. Methods: This research is a cross-sectional research. The research data were collected in two stomatherapy units between 15.09.2015-15.09.2016. The population and sample of the study consisted of 102 individuals with stoma who consulted to Stomatherapy units within the specified one-year period and who agreed to participate in the research. The research data were collected by questionnaire method, and the Stoma Recognition Form consisting of 16 questions and Pittsburg Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) were used in data collection. Results: The mean age of individuals with stoma was 55.60 ± 13.73, 57.8% were male, 61.8% had no chronic disease and 39.2% had a body mass index of 18.5-24.9 kg / m2. When the stoma features of the individuals were examined, 56.9% had ileostomy and 70.6% of the stoma was temporary. Individuals have been living with stoma for 18.70 ± 44.60 months on average, 51% have been supported in stoma care, 62.7% did not have any stoma complications. The total score score of the PSQI was 6.44 ± 3.23 (min: 1-max: 15). There was no significant correlation between the sleep quality total score and the sociodemographic and stoma features of the individuals. Conclusion: It was found that the sleep quality of the patients with stoma was poor. This result is similar to other research results evaluating sleep quality of people with stoma. According to the research data, it is recommended to conduct qualitative studies to explain the factors affecting the sleep quality of the patients with stoma. In addition, it is recommended that individuals with stoma should be evaluated regularly during outpatient clinic controls and individualized interventions should be planned according to the evaluation results.