Nursing interventions that contribute to prevent complications in people undergoing colostomy: scoping review protocol

Abstract

Introduction: The person who needs a colostomy undergoes a surgical intervention that aims to guarantee the preservation of life, as well as improving the persons quality of life, however it can lead to complications and affect their recovery. Nurses play a fundamental role in planning; executing; evaluating nursing interventions; patients well being and confort; crucial in preventing these complications. Therefore, surges the need for further research in this area. Objective: to map the nursing interventions that contribute to prevent complications related to the prevention of complications in people with colostomies. Methods: Scoping review according to the metodology of the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). Databases: PUBMED; COCHRANE Library of Systematic Reviews; CINAHL via EBSCO; SciELO e JBI Library of Systematic Reviews, Repositórios Científicos de Acesso Aberto de Portugal, Dart-Europe and Dans-Easy. The study will map published articles that adress nursing interventions that contribute to prevent complications in people undergoing colostomy in a surgical service. Quantitative and qualitative studies, randomised and non-randomised studies, experimental and quasi-experimental studies, cohort studies, systematic literature reviews and guidelines will be included. Expected results: To identify the nursing interventions that contribute to the prevention of complications in people undergoing colostomy in the context of a surgical department. Conclusion: It is hoped that the results highlight the nursing role preventing complications in people undergoing colostomy in the context of a surgical department, as well as raising awareness among nurses to a practice based on the best evidence.