The ISPAT project: Implementation of a standardized training program for caregivers of children with tracheostomy
Corresponding Author
Cansu Yilmaz Yegit MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Correspondence Cansu Yilmaz Yegit, MD, Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University Hospital Fevzi Cakmak Mah, Mimar Sinan Cad. No. 41 Pendik/Istanbul, Turkey.
Email: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorAyse Ayzit Kilinc MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorSinem Can Oksay MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorFusun Unal MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medipol University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorHakan Yazan MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Bezmialem University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorEbru Köstereli MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Koc University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorAynur Gulieva MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorHüseyin Arslan MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medipol University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorSelçuk Uzuner MD
Division of Pediatrics, Istanbul Bezmialem University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorZeynep Reyhan Onay MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorAzer Kilic Baskan MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorAbdulhamit Collak MD
Division of Pediatrics, Istanbul Bezmialem University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorEmine Atag MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medipol University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorAlmala Pinar Ergenekon MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorNilay Bas Ikizoğlu MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training Hospital
Search for more papers by this authorPinar Ay MD
Division of Public Health, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorSedat Oktem MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medipol University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorYasemin Gokdemir MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorSaniye Girit MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorErkan Cakir MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Bezmialem University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorZeynep Seda Uyan MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Koc University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorHaluk Cokugras MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorBulent Karadag MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorFazilet Karakoc MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorEla Erdem Eralp MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorCorresponding Author
Cansu Yilmaz Yegit MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Correspondence Cansu Yilmaz Yegit, MD, Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University Hospital Fevzi Cakmak Mah, Mimar Sinan Cad. No. 41 Pendik/Istanbul, Turkey.
Email: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorAyse Ayzit Kilinc MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorSinem Can Oksay MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorFusun Unal MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medipol University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorHakan Yazan MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Bezmialem University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorEbru Köstereli MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Koc University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorAynur Gulieva MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorHüseyin Arslan MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medipol University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorSelçuk Uzuner MD
Division of Pediatrics, Istanbul Bezmialem University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorZeynep Reyhan Onay MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorAzer Kilic Baskan MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorAbdulhamit Collak MD
Division of Pediatrics, Istanbul Bezmialem University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorEmine Atag MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medipol University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorAlmala Pinar Ergenekon MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorNilay Bas Ikizoğlu MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training Hospital
Search for more papers by this authorPinar Ay MD
Division of Public Health, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorSedat Oktem MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medipol University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorYasemin Gokdemir MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorSaniye Girit MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorErkan Cakir MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Bezmialem University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorZeynep Seda Uyan MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Koc University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorHaluk Cokugras MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorBulent Karadag MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorFazilet Karakoc MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorEla Erdem Eralp MD
Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Search for more papers by this authorCansu Yilmaz Yegit and Ayse Ayzit Kilinc contributed equally to this study.
Abstract
Background
Tracheostomy-related morbidity and mortality mainly occur due to decannulation, misplacement, or obstruction of the tube. A standardized training can improve the skills and confidence of the caregivers in tracheostomy care (TC).
Objective
Our primary aim was to evaluate the efficiency of standardized training program on the knowledge and skills (changing-suctioning the tracheostomy tube) of the participants regarding TC.
Materials and Methods
Sixty-five caregivers of children with tracheostomy were included. First, participants were evaluated with written test about TC and participated in the practical tests. Then, they were asked to participate in a standardized training session, including theoretical and practical parts. Baseline and postintervention assessments were compared through written and practical tests conducted on the same day.
Results
A significant improvement was observed in the written test score after the training. The median number of correct answers of the written test including 23 questions increased 26%, from 12 to 18 (p < .001). The median number of correct steps in tracheostomy tube change (from 9 to 16 correct steps out of 16 steps, 44% increase) and suctioning the tracheostomy tube (from 9 to 17 correct steps out of 18 steps, 44% increase) also improved significantly after the training (p < .001, for both).
Conclusion
Theoretical courses and practical hands-on-training (HOT) courses are highly effective in improving the practices in TC. A standardized training program including HOT should be implemented before discharge from the hospital. Still there is a need to assess the impact of the program on tracheostomy-related complications, morbidity, and mortality in the long term.
CONFLICT OF INTERESTS
The authors declare that there are no conflict of interests.
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