Table 2.

Questionnaire concerning bowel management pre- and post-colostomy

1. Please describe your bowel emptying prior to the colostomy
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2. What was the reason for having the colostomy?
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3. Presently, how much time do you use on bowel management daily?	N = 18
□  0–15 min	n = 13 (72%)
□  16–30 min	n = 2 (11%)
□  31–60 min	n = 3 (17%)
□  61–120 min	n = 0
□  More than 120 min	n = 0
4. Pre colostomy, how often did you perform bowel management?	N = 18
□  0–2 times a week	n = 1 (6%)
□  3–7 times a week	n = 13 (72%)
□  More than 7 times a week	n = 4 (22%)
5. Pre colostomy, how much time average did you use on bowel management daily?	N = 18
□  0–15 min	n = 3 (17%)
□  16–30 min	n = 3 (17%)
□  31–60 min	n = 3 (17%)
□  61–120 min	n = 5 (28%)
□  More than 120 min	n = 4 (22%)
6. Are there any problems with the colostomy?	N = 18
□  Leakage problems	n = 2 (11%)
□  Skin problems	n = 3 (17%)
□  Odour problems	n = 2 (11%)
□  Cosmetic problems	n = 1 (6%)
□  Pain	n = 3 (17%)
□  Emptying problems	n = 0
□  Function problems	n = 1 (6%)
7. Do you perceive bowel management with a colostomy as being a problem?	N = 18
□  Yes	n = 2 (11%)
□  No	n = 16 (89%)
8. When comparing your bowel management prior to the colostomy, how is your bowel management now?	N = 17
□  Better	n = 16 (94%)
□  Unchanged	n = 0
□  Worse	n = 1 (6%)
9. If possible would you prefer reversing the colostomy?	N = 18
□  Yes	n = 1 (6%)
□  No	n = 17 (94%)
10. Would you have preferred to have the colostomy performed earlier?	N = 18
□  Yes	n = 12 (67%)
□  No	n = 6 (33%)
11. Do you have concerns about longer transportation in relation to bowel management?	N = 18
□  Yes	n = 3 (17%)
□  No	n = 15 (83%)
12. Are you very dependent on easy access to toilets, when you are not	N = 18
□  Yes	n = 2 (11%)
□  No	n = 16 (89%)
13. Has the colostomy affected your social life?	N = 18
□  Yes	n = 10 (56%)
□  No	n = 8 (44%)
If Yes, please describe _______________