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Functional Lifestyle Factors at 6 Months Following Surgery.
| Stoma functional lifestyle factors Self-care | Marked (n=30) Six month | Unmarked(n=30) Six month |
|---|---|---|
| Empty ostomy pouch (χ2=, 4.63p=0.10) | ||
| Independent | 67%(n=20) | 50%(n=15) |
| With assistance | 27%(n=8) | 33%(n=10) |
| Unable | 7%(n=2) | 17%(n=5) |
| Change ostomy pouching system(χ2=4.15, p=0.12) | ||
| Independent | 60%(n=18) | 53%(n=16) |
| With assistance | 37%(n=11) | 30%(n=9) |
| Unable | 3%(n=1) | 17%(n=5) |
