Results for: colostomy Your search came up with 1 results: Volumes/Issues / Volume 3 (2014) / Issue 3 September-December 2014 Psychosocial effects on quality of life of the patients with a colostomy Monday, September 1, 2014Introduction: The colostomy creates various psychosocial effects on patients who are experiencing feelings of anger, anxiety and fear for the evolution of their health status. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to review the Greek and international literature about the association between mental and social responses of individuals with a colostomy and their quality of life. Methodology