Original Article
Psychological Analysis of 40 ostomy Patients Using a Self-Growth Egogram
1998 Volume 2 Issue 1 Pages 31-37
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1998 Volume 2 Issue 1 Pages 31-37
This is a report of the results of analysis by using a Self Growth Egogram (following SGE) for 40 ostmates at 5 institutions. The aim of this study is to evaluate how to incorporate our findings to assist with clinical patient instruction at a stoma outpatient clinic.
Analysis was based on measurement of the mean and standard deviation of each patient’s ego. Based on pattern analysis of SGE deveroped by Ashihara, result were grouped into 3 sections depending on the pitch of each score.
The SGE mean was CP16.0 ± 2.85, NP14.6 ± 3.93, A12.5 ± 4.38, FC12.1 ± 4.61, AC10.9 ± 3.77.
CP and AC scores were high relative to patients with lung cancer according to the studies of Tohyama who used same SGE and the mean of healthy people. The NP was a low value. While a a meaningful difference was found in AC depending upon the number of years post-op and the age of each ostomates, no differences were found based on the sex of each ostomates.
In conclusion, SGE should be carried out at fixed intervals, such as before operation, after operation, before discharge, and after discharge to grasp the psychological state of each patient.
