Psychological Impact and Quality of Life in Patients With Intestinal Stoma in Resource-Limited Settings: A Cross-Sectional Study From Pakistan.

Background: Intestinal stoma formation alters patient lifestyle and psychological well-being, especially in resource-limited settings lacking perioperative support. This study assessed the quality of life (QoL) and prevalence of depression in Pakistani patients with stomas, identifying key demographic and clinical correlates.

Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 136 patients with intestinal stomas at a tertiary care surgical clinic in Karachi.