ArticleAmerican journal of otolaryngology
Tracheostomy care and communication during COVID-19: Global interprofessional perspectives.
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- Quality improvement strategies for preventing tracheostomy-related pressure injuries in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Review
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- The Lived Experience of Individuals with a Tracheostomy and their Caregivers: A Qualitative Analysis.Tracheostomy (Warrenville, Ill.) · 2025Article
- Timing of Tracheostomy and Association with Ventilator Liberation, Length of Stay, and Discharge Outcomes in Neurocritical Patients.Tracheostomy (Warrenville, Ill.) · 2025Article
- Elevating Tracheostomy Care Through Data-Driven Innovation: What Can Education, Evidence-Based Practice, and Quality Improvement Learn from One Another?Tracheostomy (Warrenville, Ill.) · 2024Article
- Enhancing Communication in Critically Ill Patients with a Tracheostomy: A Systematic Review of Evidence-Based Interventions and Outcomes.Tracheostomy (Warrenville, Ill.) · 2024Article
- Using a Task Trainer for Caregiver Training: Can an Old Doll Teach New Tricks?Respiratory care · 2023Article
- Allyship to Advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Otolaryngology: What We Can All Do.Current otorhinolaryngology reports · 2023Article
- Improving airway management and tracheostomy care through interprofessional collaboration: aligning timing, technique, and teamwork.Journal of thoracic disease · 2023Article
- Utility of telemedicine in tracheostomy-dependent children.Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology · 2022Article
- Amplifying patient voices amid pandemic: Perspectives on tracheostomy care, communication, and connection.American journal of otolaryngologyArticle
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Abstract
objectiveInvestigate healthcare providers, caregivers, and patient perspectives on tracheostomy care barriers during COVID-19. STUDY
designCross-sectional anonymous survey
settingGlobal Tracheostomy Collaborative Learning Community
methodsA 17-item questionnaire was electronically distributed, assessing demographic and occupational data; challenges in ten domains of tracheostomy care; and perceptions regarding knowledge and preparedness for navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.
resultsRespondents (n = 115) were from 20 countries, consisting of patients/caregivers (10.4%) and healthcare professionals (87.0%), including primarily otolaryngologists (20.9%), nurses (24.3%), speech-language pathologists (18.3%), respiratory therapists (11.3%), and other physicians (12.2%). The most common tracheostomy care problem was inability to communicate (33.9%), followed by mucus plugging and wound care. Need for information on how to manage cuffs and initiate speech trials was rated highly by most respondents, along with other technical and knowledge areas. Access to care and disposable supplies were also prominent concerns, reflecting competition between community needs for routine tracheostomy supplies and shortages in intensive care units. Integrated teamwork was reported in 40 to 67% of respondents, depending on geography. Forty percent of respondents reported concern regarding personal protective equipment (PPE), and 70% emphasized proper PPE use.
conclusionWhile safety concerns, centering on personal protective equipment and pandemic resources are prominent concerns in COVID-19 tracheostomy care, patient-centered concerns must also be prioritized. Communication and speech, adequate supplies, and care standards are critical considerations in tracheostomy. Stakeholders in tracheostomy care can partner to identify creative solutions for delays in restoring communication, supply disruptions, and reduced access to tracheostomy care in both inpatient and community settings.
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