Improving the Quality of Life and Self-sufficiency of Individuals With Stoma: Pecha Kucha Training Via Smartphone

Colorectal cancers are the most common type of cancer among the top ten cancers, according to the 2020 Global Cancer Statistics. It also ranks third in terms of incidence and second in terms of mortality rate. Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancer types in our country. It is also noteworthy that it is the 3rd most common cancer in both men and women Nowadays, the number of individuals who undergo stoma surgery due to colorectal cancer and other reasons and continue their lives with a stoma is increasing Pecha kucha (PK) is an innovative form of presentation used around the world . PK, derived from the Japanese word meaning "chat", helps present creative works with visual images . Pecha kucha is a compact and effective presentation method consisting of 20 slides, each presented in 20 seconds .This "20×20" format, which requires careful editing and develops the use of critical communication skills, serves as an innovative and valuable tool that allows the presenter to dynamically and systematically present important information worth sharing to the audience . Thanks to Pecha Kucha, the presenter conveys the topic quickly and clearly without deviating from the essence of the topic .PK may be superior to traditional PowerPoint presentations in terms of learning function. PK is as effective as traditional PowerPoint presentations in retaining information. It is stated that with the pecha kucha method, information can be presented in a more concise way, without any difference in quality, compared to a longer PowerPoint presentation PK presentation, including visual and narrative presentation, does not take more than 7-8 minutes Mobile phones, one of the technological developments today, are also equipped with information and communication servicesQuick applications using the phone in the postoperative period are an effective method for reducing anxiety and improving the quality of life and are used for this purpose It is stated in the literature that trainings that include the technology-supported role of nurses can significantly contribute to the quality of life, adaptation and competence of individuals in the stoma care process Strategic methods that use technology for patient compliance and competence, especially for stoma care, can be easily adapted to patients. the education given to patients with intestinal stomas via multimedia was associated with a higher level of compliance compared to face-to-face teaching. In the literature, there is a lack of studies examining the effect of stoma care education given to patients via mobile phone using the Pecha Kucha method on the quality of life and competence of patients.

Criteria for inclusion in the study Individuals who have had a stoma for the first time, who can speak and understand Turkish, who are literate and who volunteer to participate in the study will be included in the sample of the study.

Criteria for exclusion from the study Individuals who have previously had a stoma, who have difficulty speaking and understanding Turkish, and who do not approve of participating in the study will not be included in the sample of the study.

Exclusion criteria

after the study begins Once the research begins, the participant can exit the research at any stage he/she wishes.

Inclusion criteria

• Having a stoma for the first time,
• Can speak Turkish,
• Can understand Turkish,

Exclusion criteria

• A stoma has been opened before,
• Having difficulty in speaking Turkish
• Having difficulty in understanding Turkish