Effectiveness of Pictorial Education Handout on Tracheostomy Care Self-efficacy in Patients With Head and Neck Cancer and Family Caregivers: A Pilot Quasi-Experimental Study.
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DOI: 10.1097/ncc.0000000000001237
Abstract: BACKGROUND Learning and performing tracheostomy care are challenging for laypersons. Effective pictorial patient education handouts are needed for nonprofessional individuals to learn health management skills. OBJECTIVES The study aims to (1) evaluate the preliminary efficacy… read more here.
Keywords: family; self efficacy; tracheostomy; education ... See more keywords
Multidisciplinary guidance for safe tracheostomy care during the COVID‐19 pandemic: the NHS National Patient Safety Improvement Programme (NatPatSIP)
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DOI: 10.1111/anae.15120
Abstract: The COVID‐19 pandemic is causing a significant increase in the number of patients requiring relatively prolonged invasive mechanical ventilation and an associated surge in patients who need a tracheostomy to facilitate weaning from respiratory support.… read more here.
Keywords: improvement; staff; guidance; tracheostomy care ... See more keywords
Barriers to improving tracheostomy care in low‐ and middle‐income countries: Our experience of a 23 patient closed loop audit cycle
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DOI: 10.1111/coa.13151
Abstract: There is scope for improvement in tracheostomy care in low and middle income countries. Improvement in documentation can be achieved with professional staff education and does not require a costly intervention. Availability of equipment is… read more here.
Keywords: low middle; middle income; tracheostomy; care low ... See more keywords
Small Steps Towards Better Tracheostomy Care During the Evolving COVID-19 Pandemic
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DOI: 10.1177/08850666211049087
Abstract: Despite significant progress in our understanding of COVID-19 critical illness, a standardized approach to tracheostomy care remains elusive. Questions remain about candidacy, optimal timing, preferred insertion technique, and best practice in subsequent management. The pandemic’s… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; small steps; tracheostomy; steps towards ... See more keywords
Assessment of Nurses’ Knowledge and Confidence Regarding Tracheostomy Care in a Pediatric Long Term Care Hospital in Saudi Arabia
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DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s374730
Abstract: Background The incidence of tracheostomy insertion in pediatric patients has increased over the last few decades. Tracheostomized pediatric patients need daily, meticulous care by qualified nurses to minimize severe, avoidable complications. Adequately trained nurses facilitate… read more here.
Keywords: care; nurses knowledge; regarding tracheostomy; care pediatric ... See more keywords
Improving Decannulation and Swallowing Function: A Comprehensive, Multidisciplinary Approach to Post-Tracheostomy Care
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DOI: 10.4187/respcare.04878
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Multidisciplinary tracheostomy teams have been successful in improving operative outcomes; however, limited data exist on their effect on postoperative care. We aimed to determine the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary tracheostomy service alone and following… read more here.
Keywords: post tracheostomy; tracheostomy service; tracheostomy; tracheostomy care ... See more keywords
Post-Tracheostomy Care: Bundle Up for Success!
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DOI: 10.4187/respcare.05410
Abstract: Tracheostomy tube placement is a commonly performed procedure in the ICU indicated as an alternative method to establish an artificial airway. The decision to insert a tracheostomy tube relies on a few indications: (1) patients… read more here.
Keywords: post tracheostomy; care bundle; tracheostomy; bundle success ... See more keywords