The Lived Experiences of Disabled Individuals With Stomas and of Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses: A Phenomenological Study

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This study aims to understand how disabled individuals with stomas adapt to their condition and how WOC nurses perceive and manage this care.
Qualitative descriptive phenomenological design
Interviews with 7 disabled individuals with stomas and 7 WOC nurses
Thematic data analysis through semi-structured interviews
Three major themes for disabled individuals: change, stoma education, and challenges in home care
Three themes for WOC nurses: concern due to lack of experience, disability-appropriate training, and compassionate care
Recommendations for integrating disability-specific content into WOC nurse training programs

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Qualitative study reveals insights on stoma care experiences among disabled individuals and nurses, indicating essential training adjustments.

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Yiğitoğlu et al. (2026) studied this question.

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