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Psychological Challenges in Children With Tracheostomies and Their Families—A Qualitative Study

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: IntroductionApproximately 1,200 children require a new tracheostomy every year in the United Kingdom [1], and most are in place for more than 2 years, requiring prolonged periods of care at home [2].The stress and worry associated with tracheostomy care can affect the whole family.Parents often feel an altered sense of their parental role and many suffer poor mental health [3-5].As far as we are aware, no paediatric airway service in the UK has a dedicated clinical psychologist who sees all families in the service.In our catchment area, psychological support for children and families is available on referral to the Paediatric Clinical Psychology Service (PCPS) but this is done on a case-bycase basis and is not routinely integrated into the airway team.This qualitative study aims to explore parents' thoughts on the psychological support we currently offer at our tertiary paediatric centre by generating and exploring ideas through in-depth discussions with a small number of test subjects.

Source: Clinical Otolaryngology

DOI: 10.1111/coa.14249

Authors: Mairi Weir, Haytham Kubba

Institution: University of Glasgow

Language: English

Topic: Tracheal and airway disorders

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $4,520