Senior Nursing Poster Session (Virtual)
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Nursing
2nd Student Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
2nd Student Major
Nursing
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Dr. Jessica Naber
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
To begin this project, we found that this specific facility did not have proper education given to parents about pediatric tracheostomies. Pediatric patients with tracheostomies are a very delicate population that requires extensive, round the clock care. We were able to establish a theoretical framework with Orem’s Self-Care theory that matched very well with our topic, and finally we were able to find research articles that looked at this patient population specifically. The need for a tracheostomy in pediatric patients can lead to extreme anxiety in patients and parents. Our recommendations for this facility would be to implement the “Trach Me Home” protocol, developed by the Children's National Medical Center, into their practices, as well as using a multidisciplinary approach to every pediatric tracheostomized patient. We believe that the implementation of these changes would lead to less patient and parent anxiety, as well as better patient outcomes and eventually the removal of the tracheostomy as soon as possible. There is currently no protocol implemented at this facility for a problem that is becoming more relevant as time goes on.
Spring Scholars Week 2021 Event
Senior Nursing Poster Session
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Tracheostomy Education For Pediatric Patients and Parents
To begin this project, we found that this specific facility did not have proper education given to parents about pediatric tracheostomies. Pediatric patients with tracheostomies are a very delicate population that requires extensive, round the clock care. We were able to establish a theoretical framework with Orem’s Self-Care theory that matched very well with our topic, and finally we were able to find research articles that looked at this patient population specifically. The need for a tracheostomy in pediatric patients can lead to extreme anxiety in patients and parents. Our recommendations for this facility would be to implement the “Trach Me Home” protocol, developed by the Children's National Medical Center, into their practices, as well as using a multidisciplinary approach to every pediatric tracheostomized patient. We believe that the implementation of these changes would lead to less patient and parent anxiety, as well as better patient outcomes and eventually the removal of the tracheostomy as soon as possible. There is currently no protocol implemented at this facility for a problem that is becoming more relevant as time goes on.