RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07737353

Effect of Structured Education for Family Members of Intensive Care Patients Undergoing Tracheostomy

The Effect of Structured Education Provided to Family Members of Patients Undergoing Tracheostomy in the Intensive Care Unit on Anxiety, Psychological Well-Being, and Satisfaction With Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

Giresun University

Enrollment

84 participants

Start Date

May 18, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Critical Illness Intensive Care Tracheostomy

Summary

Family members of patients undergoing tracheostomy in the intensive care unit frequently experience anxiety, uncertainty, and concerns regarding the patient's care. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of structured education provided to family members of patients undergoing tracheostomy in the intensive care unit on state anxiety, psychological well-being, and satisfaction with care. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group. The intervention group will receive structured education before tracheostomy, whereas the control group will receive routine information. Outcomes will be assessed before tracheostomy, on the first day after tracheostomy, and one week after the procedure.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying Routine Information and a behavioral approach called Structured Education Program for people with critical illness, intensive care, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years and older.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALStructured Education Program

The structured education will be delivered face-to-face to the family member before the patient undergoes tracheostomy. The program will cover the purpose and necessity of tracheostomy, the procedure, changes that may occur after tracheostomy, communication methods, basic care principles, potential complications, and the involvement of family members in the care process. Participants' questions will be addressed during the educational session.

OTHERRoutine Information

Participants will receive routine verbal information provided by healthcare professionals according to the standard clinical practice of the intensive care unit. No structured educational program will be provided.