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Design uses a descriptive qualitative phenomenological approach conducted in West China Hospital’s Colorectal Cancer Division. Participants include 12 patients with permanent ostomies. Findings show major life adjustments, including learning stoma management, psychological shifts in identity and autonomy, and altered social interactions. 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Living with a permanent ostomy: a descriptive phenomenological study on postsurgical experiences in patients with colorectal cancer. BMJ Open 2024;14:e087959 . doi:10 . 1136/ bmjopen-2024-087959  \n► Prepublication history and additional supplemental material for this paper are available online. To view these files, please visit the journal online ([https://doi.org/10.1136/](https://doi.org/10.1136/)[ ](https://doi.org/10.1136/)[bmjopen-2024-087959](bmjopen-2024-087959)) .  \nReceived 24 April 2024 Accepted 22 October 2024  \n© Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2024. Re-use permitted under CC BY-NC. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ.  \nFor numbered affiliations see end of article.  \nCorrespondence to  \nMr Zuo Tan;  \n[tan.zuo.168@163.com](tan.zuo.168@163.com)  \nLiving with a permanent ostomy: a descriptive phenomenological study on postsurgical experiences in patients with colorectal cancer  \nZuo Tan  ,1 Lili Jiang,1 Anqing Lu,2 Xiao He,3 Yan Zuo  ,4 Jie Yang1  \nABSTRACT  \nObjectives To explore the postsurgery lived experiences of patients with colorectal cancer with a permanent ostomy for informing initiatives to improve patient care and future quantitative research.  \nDesign A descriptive qualitative phenomenological study. Setting We conducted this study in the Colorectal Cancer Division at the Cancer Center of West China Hospital, Sichuan University, a premier institution renowned for its comprehensive cancer care and research.  \nParticipants 12 patients who had undergone surgeries for colorectal cancer with a permanent ostomy.  \nResults Our interviews revealed profound adjustmentsin the lives of colorectal cancer survivors living with permanent ostomies. Participants articulated a transition to a ‘new normal’, characterised by extensive daily life adjustments, psychological adaptation and ongoing management challenges. Key themes identified included the adaptation to a reshaped daily routine and altered perceptions of quality of life. Many faced substantial challenges in stoma care, requiring significant learning and adaptation. Psychological adaptations were marked by a redefinition of body autonomy and personal identity, alongside a recalibration of social interactions and privacy. The need for robust professional guidance anda comprehensive social support system was universally emphasised.  \nConclusions Patients with colorectal cancer with permanent ostomies navigate significant changes in their lives postsurgery, undertaking a complex process of reconstructing and adapting to a new normalcy. They recalibrate their physical, psychological and social wellbeing, demonstrating resilience and adaptability in the face of these challenges. Their pervasive expression of needs for information and support may reflect gaps in the existing patient education and support measures and communication strategies. Healthcare professionals and policy-makers should adopt a patient-centred approach acknowledging the multifaceted nature of postsurgery recovery and adaptation by fostering open communication, tailoring personalised education and facilitating supportive community networks.  \nBACKGROUND  \nColorectal cancer stands as a significant global health concern, consistently ranking  \nSTRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS OF THIS STUDY   \n⇒ Our study successfully employs descriptive phenomenological methods to gain deep insights into the lived experiences of patients with colorectal cancer with permanent ostomies, providing a nuanced understanding of their daily adjustments and psychological challenges.  \n⇒ Our findings address a notable gap in the qualitative literature concerning the experiences of patients with permanent ostomies, enhancing understanding of their specific needs and challenges.  \n⇒ Due to its qualitative design focused on a specific patient population at a single centre, our findings lack broad generalisability, necessitating furthe","cbCaiu8N073L2y7p","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiu8N073L2y7p","pdf",351739,12,"English","# Abstract\n# Background\n## Colorectal cancer context\n## Ostomy surgery and permanency\n# Strengths and limitations","[{\"question\":\"What is the study’s primary objective?\",\"answer\":\"To explore the postsurgery lived experiences of colorectal cancer patients living with a permanent ostomy, informing initiatives to improve patient care and future quantitative research.\"},{\"question\":\"How was the study designed and conducted?\",\"answer\":\"It used a descriptive qualitative phenomenological design, conducted in the Colorectal Cancer Division at the Cancer Center of West China Hospital, Sichuan University.\"},{\"question\":\"What were the key themes identified in the interviews?\",\"answer\":\"Participants described adjusting to a “new normal” involving daily life changes, psychological adaptation, ongoing stoma-care learning, and revised perceptions of identity, autonomy, social interactions, and privacy.\"}]","Living with a permanent ostomy - a descriptive phenomenological study on postsurgical experiences in patients with colorectal cancer | PDF",1789999412]