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Abstract
• several Colostomy is a procedure that is implemented to treat conditions, including acute diverticulitis, rectal cancer trauma or inflammatory bowel disease as well as reduce patient’s pain & discomfort. Aim: This study was aimed to assess quality of life (QOL) for clients with colostomy. Design: Descriptive design. Setting: At the outpatient clinics in the Ain Shams specialist hospital & radiation unit oncology nuclear medicine cancer at Ain Shams University Hospitals. Sample: A purposive sample of (244) adult clients from both sexes with temporary or permanent colostomy. Tools: One tool structured interviewing questionnaire sheet it was developed by investigator it constricted 4 parts. Part I: Client’s socio demographic data. Part II: Client’s knowledge about colostomy. Part III: Clients practical care with colostomy. Part IV: QOL for clients with colostomy. Results: Overall, the study has indicated that more than half of clients had satisfactory knowledge about colostomy, while majority of clients had psychological problems with colostomy. In addition, two thirds of clients had adequate level of self-care of colostomy. Also, a highly statistically significant difference was found between clients’ knowledge & practices related to colostomy, QOL & their practices level Recommendations: Developing an orientation and teaching programs about knowledge, practice, and improvement QOL should be prepared for clients with colostomy.