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01-06-2009 | Short Communication

Tracheostomized patients care: efficacy of a brief theoretical education program for nursing personnel

Authors: Telma Pelaes de Carvalho, Natália Siqueira Spitaletti Araujo, Daniella Curcio, Maria Inês Rebelo Gonçalves

Published in: Supportive Care in Cancer | Issue 6/2009

Abstract

Introduction

Tracheostomized cancer patients require a special nursing care involving specifically related procedures. The goal of this study was to evaluate the results of a brief theoretical education program on tracheostomized patients care for nursing personnel.

Materials and methods

One hundred and ten professionals have participated in this before and after-intervention one group study, and the program was carried out in a Brazilian hospital, a national reference center in oncology treatment. The questionnaire outcomes were compared to assess the theoretical knowledge level of the participants.

Results and discussion

Statistical analysis showed that this program was efficient to enhance knowledge skills on specific nursing procedures related to care of the traqueostomized cancer patients. The low costs and simple structure required in the program may encourage the spread of similar practices to improve quality of nursing assistance in the hospital environment.

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Title: Tracheostomized patients care: efficacy of a brief theoretical education program for nursing personnel
Authors: Telma Pelaes de Carvalho
Natália Siqueira Spitaletti Araujo
Daniella Curcio
Maria Inês Rebelo Gonçalves
Publication date: 01-06-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Supportive Care in Cancer / Issue 6/2009
Print ISSN: 0941-4355
Electronic ISSN: 1433-7339
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-008-0560-8

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