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The ISPAT project: Implementation of a standardized training program for caregivers of children with tracheostomy

Cansu Yilmaz Yegit MD

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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.

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Ayse Ayzit Kilinc MD

Ayse Ayzit Kilinc MD

Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey

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Sinem Can Oksay MD

Sinem Can Oksay MD

Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey

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Fusun Unal MD

Fusun Unal MD

Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medipol University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

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Hakan Yazan MD

Hakan Yazan MD

Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Bezmialem University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

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Ebru Köstereli MD

Ebru Köstereli MD

Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Koc University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

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Aynur Gulieva MD

Aynur Gulieva MD

Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

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Hüseyin Arslan MD

Hüseyin Arslan MD

Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medipol University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

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Selçuk Uzuner MD

Selçuk Uzuner MD

Division of Pediatrics, Istanbul Bezmialem University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

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Zeynep Reyhan Onay MD

Zeynep Reyhan Onay MD

Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey

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Azer Kilic Baskan MD

Azer Kilic Baskan MD

Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey

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Abdulhamit Collak MD

Abdulhamit Collak MD

Division of Pediatrics, Istanbul Bezmialem University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

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Emine Atag MD

Emine Atag MD

Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medipol University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

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Almala Pinar Ergenekon MD

Almala Pinar Ergenekon MD

Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

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Nilay Bas Ikizoğlu MD

Nilay Bas Ikizoğlu MD

Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Sureyyapasa Chest Diseases and Thoracic Surgery Training Hospital

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Pinar Ay MD

Pinar Ay MD

Division of Public Health, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

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Sedat Oktem MD

Sedat Oktem MD

Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medipol University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

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Yasemin Gokdemir MD

Yasemin Gokdemir MD

Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

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Saniye Girit MD

Saniye Girit MD

Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Medeniyet University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey

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Erkan Cakir MD

Erkan Cakir MD

Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Istanbul Bezmialem University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

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Zeynep Seda Uyan MD

Zeynep Seda Uyan MD

Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Koc University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

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Haluk Cokugras MD

Haluk Cokugras MD

Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, İstanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa School of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey

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Bulent Karadag MD

Bulent Karadag MD

Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

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Fazilet Karakoc MD

Fazilet Karakoc MD

Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

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Ela Erdem Eralp MD

Ela Erdem Eralp MD

Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Marmara University, School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey

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First published: 25 September 2021
Citations: 7

Cansu 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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