Quality of life improves for tracheostomy patients with return of voice: A mixed methods evaluation of the patient experience across the care continuum

A tracheostomy tube can profoundly impact ability to communicate. The impact of this on patients ’ self-esteem and quality of life in the care continuum from the intensive care unit to after decannulation has not been reported. Therefore, the aim was to investigate the patient-reported experience regarding change in communication function, communication-related self-esteem and quality of life .
Source: Intensive and Critical Care Nursing - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Research article Source Type: research