Effect of Protective Cover on the Quality of Life of Patients With Tracheostomy-A Quasi-Experimental Study
JOURNAL OF PERIANESTHESIA NURSING, vol.35, no.4, pp.430-436, 2020 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 35 Issue: 4
- Publication Date: 2020
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jopan.2020.01.013
- Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PERIANESTHESIA NURSING
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, DIALNET
- Page Numbers: pp.430-436
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Purpose: Patients with tracheostomy experience problems such as the inability to speak, swallowing disorders, and impairment of body image. These problems adversely affect patients' quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to investigate the effect of discharge training and the use of a protective cover on the QoL of patients with tracheostomy and the problems experienced after discharge.