Specific situation theory of the transition experience lived by people with intestinal ostomies and their families

OBJECTIVE: to develop a specific situational theory representative of the transition experience of people with intestinal ostomies and their families, based on Afaf Meleis' Theory of Transitions. METHOD: theoretical study, guided by the theory-research-theory strategy and based on an integrative approach, which combines deductive and inductive strategies. In the deductive stage, the Theory of Transitions was listed to provide a conceptual structure and organize theoretical thinking. Inductive strategies involved conducting an integrative review, document analysis, and focus group development. RESULTS: a specific situation theory was developed to describe and explain the transition experience of people with intestinal ostomies and their families, comprising seven concepts and 20 sub-concepts. The theoretical framework also includes relational statements, as well as a diagram representing its concepts and their interrelationships. CONCLUSION: the theory developed has the potential to guide and systematize nursing care for people with ostomies and their families, covering the different phases of the transition process.