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Ninan A, Grubb LM, Brenner MJ, Pandian V. Effectiveness of interprofessional tracheostomy teams: A systematic review. J Clin Nurs 2023; 32:6967-6986. [PMID: 37395139 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Revised: 05/19/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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AIM(S) To systematically locate, evaluate and synthesize evidence regarding effectiveness of interprofessional tracheostomy teams in increasing speaking valve use and decreasing time to speech and decannulation, adverse events, lengths of stay (intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital) and mortality. In addition, to evaluate facilitators and barriers to implementing an interprofessional tracheostomy team in hospital settings. DESIGN Systematic review using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) and Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Model's guidance. METHODS Our clinical question: Do interprofessional tracheostomy teams increase speaking valve use and decrease time to speech and decannulation, adverse events, lengths of stay and mortality? Primary studies involving adult patients with a tracheostomy were included. Eligible studies were systematically reviewed by two reviewers and verified by another two reviewers. DATA SOURCES MEDLINE, CINAHL and EMBASE. RESULTS Fourteen studies met eligibility criteria; primarily pre-post intervention cohort studies. Percent increase in speaking valve use ranged 14%-275%; percent reduction in median days to speech ranged 33%-73% and median days to decannulation ranged 26%-32%; percent reduction in rate of adverse events ranged 32%-88%; percent reduction in median hospital length of stay days ranged 18-40 days; no significant change in overall ICU length of stay and mortality rates. Facilitators include team education, coverage, rounds, standardization, communication, lead personnel and automation, patient tracking; barrier is financial. CONCLUSION Patients with tracheostomy who received care from a dedicated interprofessional team showed improvements in several clinical outcomes. IMPLICATIONS FOR PATIENT CARE Additional high-quality evidence from rigorous, well-controlled and adequately powered studies are necessary, as are implementation strategies to promote broader adoption of interprofessional tracheostomy team strategies. Interprofessional tracheostomy teams are associated with improved safety and quality of care. IMPACT Evidence from review provides rationale for broader implementation of interprofessional tracheostomy teams. REPORTING METHOD PRISMA and Synthesis Without Meta-analysis (SWiM). PATIENT/PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION None.
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- Ashly Ninan
- Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Nursing Faculty, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
- Global Tracheostomy Collaborative, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Nursing Faculty, and Outcomes After Critical Illness and Surgery (OACIS) Research Group, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Mahfoz TMB. Attitude and practices of tracheostomy care among nursing staff in Saudi Arabia. BMC Nurs 2022; 21:367. [PMID: 36550512 PMCID: PMC9780093 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-022-01150-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In many regions of the world, tracheostomy care is a major health concern. Many patients die as a result of nurses' lack of awareness regarding tracheostomy care. This study was carried out to report the acquired training, clinical experience and team approach while caring for patients with tracheostomies and then evaluate these aspects on nurses' confidence in caring for these patients. METHODS A cross-sectional descriptive study involving a self-administered questionnaire was carried out among nurses from October 2020 to June 2021. A self-administered questionnaire including questions on sociodemographic characteristics, tracheostomy training and support and confidence in caring for patients with tracheostomies. It was disseminated electronically to the nurses working in a tertiary medical center in Saudi Arabia with multiple reminders. Group difference was determined using t test and chi square tests appropriately with a set p value to less than 0.05. RESULTS A total of 315 nurses with different educational backgrounds were included. The majority were females, middle aged and gained their nursing degree from outside the country. Over 30% of the nurses cared for patients with tracheostomies while more than two thirds did not receive adequate training to care for this patient population. Confidence was reflected in the working units, the time spent caring for these patients and the number of patients cared for. Additionally, nurses caring for children and adults with tracheostomies were more confident in their care than those caring for adolescents and older adults. CONCLUSION Continuous training and competency evaluation are vital in delivering optimal care. Confidence level is impacted by training received and by the presence of assisted ventilation. Future studies should aim for a national representation of this topic to inform policy and practice.
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- Turki M. Bin Mahfoz
- grid.440750.20000 0001 2243 1790Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMSIU), Riyadh, 13317 Saudi Arabia
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Mosalli R, Aboumoustafa GA, Khayyat W, Bokhari AN, Almatrafi MA, Ghazi M, Paes B. Assessment of Nurses' Knowledge and Confidence Regarding Tracheostomy Care in a Pediatric Long Term Care Hospital in Saudi Arabia. Risk Manag Healthc Policy 2022; 15:1809-1821. [PMID: 36171869 PMCID: PMC9512020 DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s374730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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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 patients’ stability, accelerate weaning from the ventilator, and reduce potential tracheostomy dislodgement. Methods A cross-sectional, retrospective cohort survey was conducted in September 2021, using an electronic version of a self-questionnaire, to assess nurses’ knowledge and comfort level regarding tracheostomy care of pediatric patients at the International Extended Care Center in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Statistical analysis of the accrued data was performed using the SPSS 21.0 software package and a P-value <0.05 calculated by t-Test, was considered significant. Results Among 43 nurses included in the study, 14 (32.6%) were very comfortable taking care of tracheostomized patients, 13 (30.2%) were comfortable, and 16 (37.2%) were uncomfortable. Regarding knowledge, three main aspects of tracheostomy care were correctly answered (%) by all the nurses: knowledge of routine tracheal care (55%), tracheal care skills (11.6%), and tracheal emergency care (2.3%). The study showed a significant positive correlation between nurses’ comfort level with tracheal care and academic degree, duration of pediatric experience, completion of more than one life support course, and attendance at the annual local tracheostomy care competency learning program (TCCLP; all P <0.05). Conclusion Deficits exist in nurses’ knowledge of tracheostomy care. Improved knowledge garnered through repetitive participation in tracheostomy competency programs and life support courses correlate with greater comfort and more than 5 years of pediatric experience. Nurses’ deficits in emergency care knowledge and skills should be addressed through a structured educational program and a simulation, hands-on based TCCLP course, irrespective of comfort level with tracheostomy care.
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- Rafat Mosalli
- Department of Pediatrics, International Extended Care Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Pediatrics, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, International Extended Care Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical College, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Medical College, Umm Al-Qura University, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, International Extended Care Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.,Department of Pediatrics, Division of Critical Care, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics (Neonatal Division), McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Flaherty C. Tracheostomy care: the role of the nurse before, during and after insertion. Nurs Stand 2020; 35:76-82. [PMID: 32657102 DOI: 10.7748/ns.2020.e11500] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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A tracheostomy is a surgical procedure that involves creating an opening and inserting a tube in the trachea to enable air transit from the external atmosphere to the lungs. The insertion of a tracheostomy is a common procedure used to wean patients from mechanical ventilation and to manage patients with upper respiratory tract complications. Furthermore, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has resulted in many patients requiring a tracheostomy as part of respiratory management. The two most commonly used tracheostomy insertion procedures are the open surgical tracheostomy and the percutaneous dilatation tracheostomy, both of which are associated with a range of complications. This article outlines the indications, benefits and complications of tracheostomy insertion, as well as the various types of tracheostomy tube that may be used. It also explains the role of the nurse in caring for patients before, during and after tracheostomy insertion, including the management of tracheostomy-related complications and emergencies.
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- Cariona Flaherty
- School of Health and Education, Middlesex University, London, England
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Pomare C, Long JC, Churruca K, Ellis LA, Braithwaite J. Interprofessional collaboration in hospitals: a critical, broad-based review of the literature. J Interprof Care 2020; 34:509-519. [PMID: 31928245 DOI: 10.1080/13561820.2019.1702515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) is a common term applied in the healthcare literature, with suggestions it contributes to improved quality and safety of patient care across the globe. Despite worldwide implementation of models of IPC, past systematic or meta-reviews on this topic have concluded that the evidence is mixed. However, these reviews are yet to adequately consider the qualitative and mixed-methods literature on this topic. In this critical review, we synthesize the outcomes and key findings of IPC in hospitals, taking a broader approach by including diverse study designs. A total of 4,776 abstracts were screened from three major databases (Medline, CINAHL, Embase). Thirty-four studies fulfilled inclusion criteria. Although outcomes and key findings (e.g., staff turnover, error rates) were mostly positive, there were inconsistencies in the results. The included studies reflected a variety of study designs and different methodological approaches. Overall, our review revealed moderate evidence that IPC can positively influence patient, staff and organizational factors in hospitals, and that inconsistent findings may be due to variation in context (e.g., the cohort of patients). Recommendations from the review are to incorporate qualitative- and mixed-methods approaches to studying IPC in healthcare and tailor evaluations of IPC outcomes specific to the context.
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- Chiara Pomare
- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University , Sydney, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University , Sydney, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University , Sydney, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University , Sydney, Australia
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- Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University , Sydney, Australia
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Holmes TR, Cumming BD, Sideris AW, Lee JW, Briggs NE, Havas TE. Multidisciplinary Tracheotomy Teams: An Analysis of Patient Outcomes and Resource Allocation. EAR, NOSE & THROAT JOURNAL 2019; 98:232-237. [PMID: 30939910 DOI: 10.1177/0145561319840103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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We sought to establish the effect of introducing a multidisciplinary tracheotomy management team (MDT). Tracheotomies are high-cost interventions with potentially devastating complications. Multidisciplinary teams have been introduced in many hospitals with the aim of reducing complications, however, data supporting them are lacking. There is currently insufficient evidence to conclude MDTs reduce length of hospital or intensive care unit (ICU) stay, and there is little information on cost analysis. A chart review identified patients who had a tracheotomy inserted at a major metropolitan teaching hospital with an acute spinal medicine service 2 years before and after the MDT was implemented. The primary outcome was time to decannulation. Other outcomes included tracheotomy complications, the proportion of patients decannulated, length of ICU and hospital stay, and admission cost. Our search identified 174 (78 prior and 96 post-MDT) patients. Baseline demographics were similar between groups. There was no difference in time to decannulation, the decannulation rate, or the length of hospital or ICU stay. Complication rates were low in both groups. There was an increase in the proportion of patients who received speaking valves and a reduction in cost of admission in a subgroup of patients who did not undergo head and neck surgery. There is insufficient evidence to support the widespread introduction of tracheotomy MDTs. Institutions considering introducing a tracheotomy team should carefully consider their case-mix, volume, and available resources as well as the structure and responsibilities of the team, and the timing of its activities within the working week. The potential benefits of MDTs including teaching of staff, and collaboration of teams should be acknowledged. Given the potentially significant implications for cost to the health system, a randomized trial is needed to guide policy in this area.
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- Timothy R Holmes
- 1 Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- 1 Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- 1 Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- 1 Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- 2 Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre, University on New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- 1 Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Southcott AM, Holdsworth C, Malcolm L, Muruganandan S, Skinner E. Evaluation of the implementation of a Tracheostomy Review Services (TRS): an observational cohort study. J Interprof Care 2019; 33:697-705. [DOI: 10.1080/13561820.2019.1566216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Western Health, Footscray, Australia
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- Department of Speech Pathology, Western Health, Footscray, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Western Health, Footscray, Australia
- School of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Frankston, Australia
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Cunningham U, Ward ME, De Brún A, McAuliffe E. Team interventions in acute hospital contexts: a systematic search of the literature using realist synthesis. BMC Health Serv Res 2018; 18:536. [PMID: 29996820 PMCID: PMC6042358 DOI: 10.1186/s12913-018-3331-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2018] [Accepted: 06/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Research on team effectiveness in healthcare has focussed on whether effective teams yield positive outcomes for patients and on the effectiveness of team interventions to improve performance. Limited understanding exists of what works for whom within an effective team, or how and why the context in which the team operates enables team members both as individuals and as a collective to enact behaviours that promote positive outcomes. METHODS This realist synthesis of the literature explores the relationship between team interventions, underlying teamwork mechanisms generated by those interventions, and the resultant impact on patient outcomes in an acute hospital context. A systematic search of five healthcare and healthcare management academic databases: PubMed, PsychINFO, CINAHL, ABInform, Emerald Management and three grey literature databases: ERIC, OpenDOAR and Open Grey was undertaken. Five experts in the field were also contacted to source relevant literature. Using PRISMA guidelines, relevant studies published between January 2006 and January 2017 were systematically searched by a team of three people. Drawing on realist methodology, data were synthesised using context, mechanism and outcome configurations as the unit of analysis to identify enablers and barriers to effective team interventions. RESULTS Out of 3347 papers retrieved, 18 were included in the final synthesis. From these, five contextual enablers were identified: an inter-disciplinary focus and flattened hierarchy; effective communication; leadership support and alignment of team goals with organisational goals; credibility of intervention; and appropriate team composition with physician involvement. Ten recurring mechanisms were identified, the most frequently occurring of which was shared responsibility. CONCLUSIONS The advantage of using realist synthesis to extrapolate data from the literature is that it considers the context and mechanisms that will impact effectiveness of healthcare team interventions. This methodological approach provides a different perspective to other types of syntheses and offers insight as to why certain contextual elements may yield more success than others. Findings therefore tend to have more practical implications. Specificity of detail in terms of how external drivers impact on healthcare team interventions was limited in the articles extracted for analysis. This broader perspective is therefore an important consideration for future research.
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- U. Cunningham
- Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Eccles St, Dublin 7, Ireland
- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Leonhard M, Assadian O, Zumtobel M, Schneider-Stickler B. Microbiological evaluation of different reprocessing methods for cuffed and un-cuffed tracheostomy tubes in home-care and hospital setting. GMS HYGIENE AND INFECTION CONTROL 2016; 11:Doc02. [PMID: 26958456 PMCID: PMC4766923 DOI: 10.3205/dgkh000262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Background: Manufacturers’ recommendations on cleaning of tracheostomy tubes focus on general warning information and non-specific manual cleaning procedures. The aim of this experimental study was to evaluate different reprocessing methods and to determine the mechanical integrity and functionality of tracheostomy tubes following reprocessing. Methods: Sixteen cuffed or un-cuffed tracheostomy tubes obtained from hospital in-patients were reprocessed using one of the following reprocessing methods: a) manual brushing and rinsing with tap water, b) manual brushing followed by disinfection with a glutaraldehyde solution, c) manual brushing followed machine-based cleaning in a dishwasher, and d) manual brushing followed by ultrasound cleaning in a commercially available ultrasound device. Microbial burden of the tubes before and after reprocessing was assessed by measurement of microbial colony-forming units per mL (CFU/mL) of rinsing fluid. After cleaning, tracheostomy tubes were investigated for loss of functionality. Findings: Manual brushing and rinsing with tap water reduced microbial colonization in average by 102 CFU/mL, but with poor reproducibility and reliability. Complete microbial reduction was achieved only with additional chemical or machine-based thermal disinfection. Ultrasound sonification yielded no further microbial reduction after manual brushing. Conclusion: Manual brushing alone will not result in complete eradication of microorganism colonising cuffed or un-cuffed tracheostomy tubes. However, manual cleaning followed by chemical or thermal disinfection may be regarded as safe and reproducible reprocessing method. If a machine-based reprocessing method is used for cuffed tubes, the cuffs’ ventilation hose must be secured in a safe position prior to thermal disinfection.
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- Matthias Leonhard
- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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- Institute for Skin Integrity and Infection Prevention, University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Medical University of Vienna, Austria
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Morris LL, McIntosh E, Whitmer A. The importance of tracheostomy progression in the intensive care unit. Crit Care Nurse 2015; 34:40-8; quiz 50. [PMID: 24488889 DOI: 10.4037/ccn2014722] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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A plan to progress a tracheostomy toward decannulation should be initiated unless the tracheostomy has been placed for irreversible conditions. In most cases, tracheostomy progression can begin once a patient is free from ventilator dependence. Progression often begins with cuff deflation, which frequently results in the patient's ability to phonate. A systematic approach to tracheostomy progression involves assessing (1) hemodynamic stability, (2) whether the patient has been free from ventilator support for at least 24 hours, (3) swallowing, cough strength, and aspiration risk, (4) management of secretions, and (5) toleration of cuff deflation, followed by (6) changing to a cuffless tube, (7) capping trials, (8) functional decannulation trials, (9) measuring cough strength, and (10) decannulation. Critical care nurses can facilitate the process and avoid unnecessary delays and complications.
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Checklin M, Etty-Leal M, Iseli TA, Potter N, Fisher S, Chapman L. Saliva management options for difficult-to-wean people with tracheostomy following severe acquired brain injury (ABI): A review of the literature. Brain Inj 2014; 29:1-10. [DOI: 10.3109/02699052.2014.967298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Martin Checklin
- Gardenview House, Melbourne Health, Parkville, Victoria, Australia,
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- Department of Pharmacy, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia, and
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- Department of Surgery, Melbourne University, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Melbourne University, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Melbourne University, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
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- Gardenview House, Melbourne Health, Parkville, Victoria, Australia,
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Liu C, Heffernan C, Saluja S, Yuan J, Paine M, Oyemwense N, Berry J, Roberson D. Indications, Hospital Course, and Complexity of Patients Undergoing Tracheostomy at a Tertiary Care Pediatric Hospital. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2014; 151:232-9. [PMID: 24788698 DOI: 10.1177/0194599814531731] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2013] [Accepted: 03/25/2014] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to review inpatients undergoing tracheostomies at a tertiary care pediatric hospital in a 24-month period and to identify the indications, comorbidities, hospital course, patient complexity, and predischarge planning for tracheostomy care. The goal was to analyze these factors to highlight potential areas for improvement. STUDY DESIGN Case series with chart review. SETTING Tertiary care pediatric hospital. SUBJECTS Ninety-five inpatients at Boston Children's Hospital requiring a primary or revision tracheostomy during the 24-month period encompassing 2010 to 2011. METHODS Inpatients undergoing tracheostomy during the study period were identified using 2 different databases: the Boston Children's Hospital Department of Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement database and institution-specific information from the Child Health Corporation of America's Pediatric Health Information System (PHIS). We extracted the specified metrics from the inpatient charts. RESULTS Patients undergoing tracheostomy are complex, with an average of 3.4 comorbidities and 13.6 services involved in their care. The tracheostomy was mentioned in 97.9% of physician and 69.5% of nurse discharge notes, and 42.5% of physician discharge notes contained a plan or appointment for follow-up. Of the patients, 33.7% were discharged home (27.3% of the nonanatomic group and 52.4% of the anatomic group). Overall, 8.4% of tracheostomy patients died before discharge. CONCLUSION The complexity of pediatric tracheostomy patients presents challenges and opportunities for optimizing quality of care for these children. Future directions include the introduction and assessment of multidisciplinary tracheostomy care teams, tracheostomy nurse specialists, and tracheostomy care plans in the pediatric setting.
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- Charles Liu
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts Department of Otolaryngology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgery, Galway University Hospital, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, New York, New York
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- Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Yeshiva University, New York, New York
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- Department of Otolaryngology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts Complex Care Service, Division of General Pediatrics, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts Department of Otolaryngology, Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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McGowan SL, Ward EC, Wall LR, Shellshear LR, Spurgin AL. UK survey of clinical consistency in tracheostomy management. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS 2014; 49:127-138. [PMID: 24372889 DOI: 10.1111/1460-6984.12052] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Many speech and language therapists (SLTs) work with patients who have a tracheostomy. There is limited information about their working practices and the extent to which recent publications and research have influenced the speech and language therapy management of the tracheostomized patient. AIMS This study reviews the current patterns of clinical practice for SLTs in the management of adult tracheostomized patients in the UK. METHODS & PROCEDURES An online questionnaire was completed by 106 SLTs with prior experience in tracheostomy management. The information from this was explored to determine patterns of practice across various areas of speech and language therapy tracheostomy management including clinical roles and responsibilities, management of communication disorders, and assessment and management of dysphagia and decannulation. These clinical patterns were then examined with respect to the current literature, emerging patterns in evidence-based practice and national practice guidelines. OUTCOMES & RESULTS The results indicate a moderate to high level of clinical consistency in the majority of areas evaluated across the scope of tracheostomy management in speech and language therapy. Consistency in practice areas such as increased utilization of instrumental assessments and conservative use of the Modified Evans Blue Dye Test indicate clinical application in line with current research. Limited clinical consensus or inconsistencies in evidence-based services were identified in aspects of practice that are supported by conflicting or emerging research evidence. Such areas include involvement in cuff deflation regimes, adoption of specific decannulation procedures and participation in multidisciplinary team management. CONCLUSIONS & IMPLICATIONS SLTs in the UK provide a moderate to high level of consistent practice in tracheostomy management. This study identifies areas of tracheostomy management that require further research in order to establish clinical practice guidelines and to address discrepancies between research evidence and clinical implementation.
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- Susan L McGowan
- National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London, UK
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Sodhi K, Shrivastava A, Singla MK. Implications of dedicated tracheostomy care nurse program on outcomes. J Anesth 2013; 28:374-80. [PMID: 24097169 DOI: 10.1007/s00540-013-1718-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2013] [Accepted: 09/17/2013] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Tracheostomy is a common occurrence in intensive care units (ICU), and a greater number of tracheostomized patients are shifted from ICU to non-critical areas. Tracheostomy care needs a multidisciplinary approach, particularly involving the nurses, and complications such as tube blockage, infection, and bleeding can be prevented by good bedside nursing. The aim was to study the impact of dedicated tracheostomy care nurse program on outcomes of tracheostomized patients. METHODS A tracheostomy care nurse program was improvised by the critical care physicians, with the objective of improving care of tracheostomized patients, wherein nursing staff from noncritical areas were selected for training purposes. The training included evidence-based knowledge and hands-on training. After a written assessment and a skill test, they were certified as 'Tracheostomy Care Nurse.' At least one of the tracheostomy care nurses was supposed to be responsible for tracheostomy care in specific wards. Comparative data of two periods, a pre-intervention period from January 2011 to November 2011 and a post-intervention period from December 2011 to October 2012, were analyzed. RESULTS During the pre-intervention period, of 82 tracheostomized patients, 28 (34.15 %) had complications including 20 (24.39 %) readmissions to the ICU. During the post-intervention period, 107 patients had a tracheostomy, of which 7 (6.54 %) had complications with only 2 (1.87 %) readmissions, which was significant (p < 0.05). Decannulations nonsignificantly increased during the post-intervention period (25 vs. 16 %, p > 0.05). The average length of hospital stay (ALOS) decreased from 36 to 27 days (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION The support of a specialist tracheostomy nurse can decrease complication rates and readmissions to the ICU and reduce ALOS.
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Mitchell R, Parker V, Giles M. An interprofessional team approach to tracheostomy care: A mixed-method investigation into the mechanisms explaining tracheostomy team effectiveness. Int J Nurs Stud 2013; 50:536-42. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2012.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2012] [Revised: 09/12/2012] [Accepted: 11/12/2012] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Speed L, Harding KE. Tracheostomy teams reduce total tracheostomy time and increase speaking valve use: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Crit Care 2012; 28:216.e1-10. [PMID: 22951017 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2012.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2012] [Revised: 05/09/2012] [Accepted: 05/13/2012] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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PURPOSE Multidisciplinary tracheostomy teams have been implemented in acute hospitals over the past 10 years. This systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis aimed to assess the effect of tracheostomy teams on patient outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted an electronic search of the literature in the following databases: MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, and AMED. Inclusion/exclusion criteria were applied, and included articles were assessed against quality criteria. Qualitative synthesis and meta-analysis were completed. RESULTS Seven studies were included. The studies were all pre-post cohort designs of low-moderate quality. Meta-analysis showed that tracheostomy teams were associated with reductions in total tracheostomy time (4 studies; mean difference, 8 days; 95% confidence interval, 6-11; P < .01; I(2) = 0%) and hospital length of stay (LOS) (3 studies; mean difference, -14 days; 95% confidence interval, -39 to 9; P = .23; I(2) = 50%). Reductions in intensive care unit LOS (3 studies) and increases in speaking valve (3 studies) use were also reported with tracheostomy teams. CONCLUSION There is low-quality evidence that multidisciplinary tracheostomy care contributes to a reduction in total tracheostomy time and increase speaking valve use for patients leading to improved quality of life. There is insufficient evidence to determine that multidisciplinary tracheostomy teams reduce hospital or intensive care unit LOS.
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Safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of a multidisciplinary percutaneous tracheostomy program. Crit Care Med 2012; 40:1827-34. [PMID: 22610187 DOI: 10.1097/ccm.0b013e31824e16af] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The frequency of bedside percutaneous tracheostomies is increasing in intensive care medicine, and both safety and efficiency of care are critical elements in continuing success of this procedure. Prioritizing patient safety, a tracheostomy team was created at our institution to provide bedside expertise in surgery, anesthesiology, respiratory, and technical support. This study was performed to evaluate the metrics of patient outcome, efficiency of care, and cost-benefit analysis of the multidisciplinary Johns Hopkins Percutaneous Tracheostomy Program. DESIGN A review was performed for patients who received tracheostomies in 2004, the year before the Johns Hopkins Percutaneous Tracheostomy Program was established, and those who received tracheostomies in 2008, the year following the program's establishment. Comparative outcomes were evaluated, including the efficiency of procedure and intensive care unit length of stay, complication rate including bleeding, hypoxia, loss of airway, and a financial cost-benefit analysis. SETTING Single-center, major university hospital. PATIENTS The sample consisted of 363 patients who received a tracheostomy in the years 2004 and 2008. MEASUREMENTS AND MAIN RESULTS The number of percutaneous procedures increased from 59 of 126 tracheostomy patients in 2004, to 183 of 237 in 2008. There were significant decreases in the prevalence of procedural complications, particularly in the realm of airway injuries and physiologic disturbances. Regarding efficiency, the structured program reduced the time to tracheostomy and overall procedural time. The intensive care unit length of stay in nonpulmonary patients and improvement in intensive care unit and operating room back-fill efficiency contributed to an overall institutional financial benefit. CONCLUSIONS An institutionally subsidized, multi-disciplinary percutaneous tracheostomy program can improve the quality of care in a cost-effective manner by decreasing the incidence of tracheostomy complications and improving both the time to tracheostomy, duration of procedure, and postprocedural intensive care unit stay.
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Pandian V, Miller CR, Mirski MA, Schiavi AJ, Morad AH, Vaswani RS, Kalmar CL, Feller-Kopman DJ, Haut ER, Yarmus LB, Bhatti NI. Multidisciplinary Team Approach in the Management of Tracheostomy Patients. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2012; 147:684-91. [DOI: 10.1177/0194599812449995] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objective To examine whether the implementation of a multidisciplinary percutaneous tracheostomy team decreases complications, improves efficiency in patient care, and reduces length of stay and cost in patients undergoing percutaneous tracheostomy. Study Design Case series with planned data collection. Setting Urban, academic, tertiary care medical center. Subjects and Methods Patients who underwent a percutaneous tracheostomy in 2004 and 2008, before and after the formation of a multidisciplinary percutaneous tracheostomy team, were included in the study. Data for the study were retrieved from a tracheostomy database. Measured outcomes include complications, efficiency, length of stay, and cost. Results Complications such as airway bleeding and physiological disturbances decreased significantly in 2008 as compared with 2004. The percentage of patients who received a tracheostomy within 2 days increased from 42.3% to 92% (2004 vs 2008), showing improvement in efficiency of care. There was no significant difference between the groups in terms of infection rate, length of stay, or mortality. However, in a subanalysis, the length of stay was found to be decreased in patients whose primary diagnosis was a neurological disorder. Finally, despite the necessity of a hospital-based subsidy, the team approach yielded substantial financial benefit to the medical center. Conclusions Airway bleeding, physiological disturbances, and efficiency of care improved after the institution of a multidisciplinary percutaneous tracheostomy team approach and may have a favorable impact on health care costs.
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- Vinciya Pandian
- Percutaneous Tracheostomy Service, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Percutaneous Tracheostomy Service, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Percutaneous Tracheostomy Service, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Department of Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, The Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Rubin AD, Griffin GR, Hogikyan ND, Feldman EL. A new member of the multidisciplinary ALS team: the otolaryngologist. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2012; 13:229-32. [PMID: 22292845 DOI: 10.3109/17482968.2011.643898] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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The multidisciplinary approach to treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has improved the overall care of patients suffering from this disease ( 1 , 2 ). This approach typically has included neurologists, physiatrists, occupational therapists, respiratory therapists and speech therapists. Dysphonia, dysarthria, and dysphagia are three of the most common bulbar manifestations of ALS, and are often the presenting symptoms in bulbar-onset patients. Despite this, otolaryngologists are often not included in ALS management until a tracheostomy is considered. The otolaryngologist can play an important role in early diagnosis and subsequent management of bulbar manifestations of ALS, and would be a valuable member of the multidisciplinary team.
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- Adam D Rubin
- Department of Otolaryngology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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Ward E, Morgan T, McGowan S, Spurgin AL, Solley M. Preparation, clinical support, and confidence of speech-language therapists managing clients with a tracheostomy in the UK. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION DISORDERS 2012; 47:322-332. [PMID: 22512517 DOI: 10.1111/j.1460-6984.2011.00103.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Literature regarding the education, training, clinical support and confidence of speech-language therapists (SLTs) working with patients with a tracheostomy is limited; however, it suggests that many clinicians have reduced clinical confidence when managing this complex population, many face role and team challenges practising in this area, and most are seeking more opportunities for professional development and training. AIMS To investigate the education, training, clinical support and confidence of SLTs in the UK who manage patients with a tracheostomy in order to identify current challenges and inform the future clinical training needs of this professional group. METHODS & PROCEDURES Via an online survey, the clinical training, clinical support and confidence of SLTs with more than one year of clinical experience was examined. A total of 106 SLTs from the UK completed the survey. Within the questionnaire, clinicians were also asked to identify if their workplace had a tracheostomy competency training programme (CTP) to allow further exploration of the preparation, clinical support and confidence of respondents with (43% of respondents) and without (32% of respondents) a CTP. OUTCOMES & RESULTS Most SLTs (71%) were confident managing patients with a tracheostomy. The majority were accessing professional development and receiving expert support, though many identified specific areas where more support and training was needed. Less than half the group felt up to date with the current evidence. Only 35% of clinicians felt they worked in an optimal team for tracheostomy management, and poor recognition of the role of the SLT in managing dysphagia in patients with a tracheostomy was an issue for many clinicians, particularly on more general care wards. SLTs in workplaces with a CTP were found to have received significantly more expert support, on-the-job training, access to evidence-based practice and were significantly more confident in managing ventilator-assisted patients. CONCLUSIONS & IMPLICATIONS SLTs are eager to access further professional development and training; however, such training needs to target specific areas of need. The significant difference in the preparation, support and confidence of SLTs with CTPs in their workplace highlights potential benefits that can be achieved through workplace training and support.
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- Elizabeth Ward
- Division of Speech Pathology, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
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