Ureteral Stents: Impact on Quality of Life

Ucuzal M., Serce P.

HOLISTIC NURSING PRACTICE, cilt.31, sa.2, ss.126-132, 2017 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 31 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2017
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1097/hnp.0000000000000200
  • Dergi Adı: HOLISTIC NURSING PRACTICE
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.126-132
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: nurse, quality of life, ureteral stent, MORBIDITY, SYMPTOMS, SF-36
  • İnönü Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Ureteral stents have an indispensable place in urology, and indications for their use are increasing. However, stents can affect their users' quality of life negatively because of complications and adverse effects. This descriptive research aimed to determine the effect of ureteral stenting on quality of life. The study sample consisted of 75 patients. Data were collected using a questionnaire form, the SF-36 Quality of Life Scale, and the International Prostate Symptom Score. Patients were interviewed twice (before stenting and 1 month after stenting). The data were analyzed with descriptive statistics methods. This research determined that patients with ureteral stents had increased lower urinary tract symptoms and significantly reduced quality of life.