Situational low self-esteem nursing diagnosis in people with an ostomy: a diagnostic accuracy study

Conclusion It was observed that the situational low self-esteem nursing diagnosis can be identified in people with an ostomy, and that there are defining characteristics in this diagnosis which better predict and increase the chance of its occurrence. In this sense, the importance of nursing care in the adaptation process and self-esteem is emphasized.

Source: Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP - October 15, 2019 Category: Nursing Source Type: research