Evaluation of the Expertise of Healthcare Providers in Tracheostomy Care

  • Adithya V Junior Resident, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Educati on, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu
  • Prabakaran S Associate Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Educati on, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu
  • Namasivaya Navin R B Assistant professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu
  • Gowthame K Assistant professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education on, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu
  • Rajasekaran S Professor and Head of the Department, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education on, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu
  • Muthukumar R Professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education on, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu
  • Balaji D Assistant professor, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education on, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu
  • Sarath Kumar B enior Resident, Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chettinad Academy of Research and Education on, Kelambakkam, Tamil Nadu
Keywords: Tracheostomy, Tracheostomy Speaking Valve, Decannulati on, Post-Laryngectomy

Abstract

Introducti on: The tracheostomy is a surgical airway management method for establishing a direct airway via the neck and trachea. This study aimed to gauge the extent of profi ciency that healthcare providers possessed regarding tracheostomy care.
Materials and Method:Pre-tested subjecti ve and objecti ve questi onnaires were distributed to all healthcare workers responsible for administering care to pati ents with tracheostomy and the responses were recorded.
Results: The average comfort score was 36.83 out of 50. With the objecti ve questi onnaire, it was observed that the majority of the parti cipants had inadequate knowledge of crucial aspects like extended tracheotomy tubes, tracheotomy speaking valves, decannulati on, and venti lati on for post-laryngectomy pati ents. The findings indicated that the level of experti se of healthcare professionals regarding tracheostomy care was not adequate. Only individuals with extensive experience in this discipline were capable of achieving a score that exceeded the average.
Conclusion: The importance of conti nuous educati on and training in the healthcare sector is underscored by the evaluati on of knowledge in tracheostomy care. Healthcare providers must remain informed about the most recent protocols and techniques in order to deliver the highest quality of care as medical practi ces conti nue to evolve.

How to cite this arti cle:
Adithya V, Prabakaran S, Namasivaya N R B,
Gowthame K, Rajasekaran S, Muthukumar R,
Balaji D, Sarath K B. Evaluati on of the Experti se
of Healthcare Providers in Tracheostomy Care.
Epidem Int. 2024;9(2):1-10.

DOI: htt ps://doi.org/10.24321/2455.7048.202405

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Published
2024-11-15
Issue
Vol. 9 No. 2 (2024): Epidemiology International
Section
Research Article

Copyright (c) 2024 Adithya V, Prabakaran S, Namasivaya Navin R B, Gowthame K, Rajasekaran S, Muthukumar R, Balaji D, Sarath Kumar B

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