Kết quả chương trình giáo dục sức khỏe ngắn hạn về chăm sóc hậu môn nhân tạo cho bệnh nhân tại Bệnh viện Ung bướu Đà Nẵng

Stoma care presents significant challenges for patients, often impacting their quality of life due to inadequate knowledge, self-care practices, and confidence. Addressing these issues is crucial for successful rehabilitation and integration into daily life, particularly for oncology patients managing an artificial anus. This study aims to evaluate the initial effectiveness of a Health Education Program (HEP) implemented at Da Nang Oncology Hospital. Specifically, it investigates how such a program can enhance patients' knowledge, self-care skills, and confidence related to stoma care, while also identifying key factors contributing to these improvements. The findings will underscore the importance of structured educational interventions in improving patient outcomes.

Healthcare professionals (nurses, doctors, stoma care specialists), public health researchers, hospital administrators, and policymakers involved in patient education and oncology care.

This prospective study, conducted at Da Nang Oncology Hospital from January to December 2024, assessed the impact of a Health Education Program (HEP) on 76 stoma patients. The program comprised direct instruction, reference materials, and observational practice, with data collected through pre- and post-intervention interviews and skill assessments. The results demonstrated a significant positive impact across several key areas. The proportion of patients exhibiting good knowledge of stoma care surged from 22.4% to 67.1% after participating in the HEP. Similarly, correct self-care practices improved substantially, increasing from 22.4% to 72.4%. Crucially, patient confidence in self-care also saw remarkable improvement, with the percentage of low-confidence patients dramatically falling from 73.7% pre-program to a mere 6.6% post-program. Observed side effects were primarily mild and manageable. This study confirms the significant effectiveness of the HEP in empowering oncology patients with enhanced knowledge, practical self-care skills, and increased confidence regarding their artificial anus. The program provides a valuable framework for improving patients' integration into daily life and significantly mitigating the risk of stoma care-related complications, highlighting the critical role of health education in comprehensive patient care.