ArticleBMC nursing2022
Attitude and practices of tracheostomy care among nursing staff in Saudi Arabia.
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- Knowledge, practices, and influencing factors of tracheostomy care among nurses in Northwest Amhara Hospitals, Ethiopia (2024).Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Clinical practices, self-confidence, and perceived barriers in tracheostomy care among respiratory therapists in Saudi Arabia: a national cross-sectional study.BMC medical education · 2025Article
- Tracheostomy Care Knowledge among Clinical Nurses in Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital: An Observational Study.JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association · 2025Observational
- Experiences and Educational Needs of Hospital Staff Providing Care to Tracheostomy-Dependent Pediatric Patients.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Assessing and enhancing pediatric residents' knowledge and skills in tracheostomy care through simulation-based training.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of a Need-based Interventional Tracheostomy Care Protocol on Knowledge and Practice of Tracheostomy Care among Nurses.Indian journal of critical care medicine : peer-reviewed, official publication of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine · 2024Article
- Clinical management and nursing care for patients with tracheostomy following traumatic brain injury.Frontiers in neurology · 2024Review
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Abstract
backgroundIn 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.
methodsA 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.
resultsA 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.
conclusionContinuous 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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