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Area of Science:

  • Medical Rehabilitation
  • Pulmonology
  • Surgical Outcomes

Background:

  • Tracheostomy management aims for optimal decannulation, crucial for patient well-being.
  • Current decannulation success definitions are limited, neglecting long-term complications and patient experiences.
  • This study protocol addresses these limitations by evaluating comprehensive, long-term decannulation outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively evaluate long-term physical and psychological outcomes following tracheostomy decannulation.
  • To incorporate patients' perspectives on the benefits and harms of decannulation.
  • To identify prognostic variables for post-decannulation complications.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal, prospective, single-centre mixed-methods observational study of 150 adult inpatients.
  • Data collection includes physical complications (up to 3 months), patient perspectives, and human flourishing.
  • Statistical analysis involves Kaplan-Meier, Nelson-Aalen estimators, and time-to-event analysis for complications.

Main Results:

  • The study protocol is designed to capture a wide range of physical and psychological outcomes.
  • It will assess patient-reported benefits/harms and human flourishing pre- and post-decannulation.
  • Prognostic variables for complications will be examined at multiple time points.

Conclusions:

  • A comprehensive understanding of decannulation outcomes is essential for optimizing clinical decisions.
  • This research will inform the development of an evidence-based clinical guideline for decannulation management.
  • The findings aim to improve patient care and reduce medical and psychological sequelae.