Caregiver Experiences With Tracheostomy

This study aimed to determine the experiences of primary caregivers of patients with tracheostomies on tracheostomy suctioning procedure. This is a semi-structured qualitative study.

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Key information

Conditions

Tracheostomy Behavior Behavioral Symptoms Care Giving Burden Caregiver Caregiver Burden Stress, Psychological

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Bursa Uludag university

Bursa, 16000, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The study sample consisted of eleven (11) primary caregivers of patients with tracheostomies who were hospitalized in the otolaryngology clinic of a university hospital in a province located in the northwest of Turkey. This study was conducted using a semi-structured interview technique with the primary caregivers of the patients. Interviews were audio-recorded during the data collection procedure. The content of the audio recordings obtained during each interview was evaluated by the researchers using the content analysis method. The data were categorized, coded, and analyzed by creating themes and sub-themes. It was observed that the primary caregivers of the patients expressed fear, sadness, and anxiety during the suctioning procedure performed by healthcare professionals or themselves during their hospitalization. It was determined that caregivers need information on suctioning practice and insufficient knowledge on emergencies worries them as well.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Being a caregiver of patients with tracheostomy over the age of 18
Volunteer.
Being the primary caregiver of the patient,
Ability to communicate verbally
Normal psychological state.

Exclusion criteria

Being a caregiver of tracheostomy patients younger than 18 years of age
Rejecting the voluntary event,
Not being the primary caregiver of the patient,
Inability to communicate verbally
Having a psychological disorder

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Experiences of patient's primary caregivers with tracheostomy suctioning before dıschange

Time frame: Interviews with each caregiver whose patient's discharge was planned lasted an average of 33 minutes. Interviews with a total of 11 caregivers were completed in 3 months.

A data collection form included 12 questions related to the sociodemographic characteristics of patients and their primary caregivers. The semi-structured interview questions were as follows;1) How did you feel when the nurse/physician performed suctioning from the tube in your patient's throat for the first time? What did you think? 2) How did you feel when you heard that this process should be continued at home? What do you think? What was your reaction? 3)How did you feel when you performed tracheal suctioning for the first time? 4) What was your reaction when you first heard that suctioning will be your responsibility at home? 5)Are there any different topics/details you want to share related to tracheostomy suctioning before discharge?

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Uludag University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Experiences of patıent's prımary Caregivers With Tracheostomy Suctioning Before Discharge

Important dates

Study start: 2021
Primary completion: 2022
Study completion: 2022
First posted: Feb 22, 2023
Registry last updated: Feb 22, 2023

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