Abstract

The present study is an attempt to assess the quality of life and establish relationship with selected factors of the ostomates attending the follow up clinics in selected hospitals of Kashmir. The conceptual frame work adopted was based on Orem’s self care model. Correlational survey approach was used and data was collected through a structured interview schedule from the sample selected by purposive sampling technique. The results suggested a significant relationship between Quality of Life and Duration of surgery. There was no significant relationship between QOL score and age, sex, education, occupation, type of Ostomy and type of pouch. It also was concluded from the study that out of 50 ostomates, 20% were in the Level of Best Quality of Life, 60% were in the level of Moderate Quality of Life and 20% of ostomates were in the level of Poor Quality of Life. The SIM developed during the research also has a beneficial role to play and may prove a major weapon to tackle the problems and understanding of emergencies during the surgical ostologies.