Journal of Clinical Nursing
Mapping the Health Management Journey of Patients With Urostomy: A Qualitative Study
ABSTRACT Background The treatment of bladder cancer often involves radical cystectomy and urostomy, which increase survival rates but cause significant physical, psychological and social distress. While existing evidence emphasizes treatment and interventions to improve the quality of life, few studies have explored the continuous health management experience and needs of urostomy patients from diagnosis through recovery. Objective To construct a journey map of the healthcare management needs of urostomy patients t …