Structured education for families of patients with tracheostomy in the ICU

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This is a randomized, parallel-group study conducted in an ICU setting to see if a structured face-to-face education program for family members of patients undergoing tracheostomy improves their state anxiety, psychological well-being, and satisfaction with care compared with routine information. Participants are randomized 1:1 to receive either the structured education before the procedure or standard information. Outcomes are measured at baseline (before tracheostomy), the first day after tracheostomy, and one week after the procedure. The study is being conducted at Giresun Training and Research Hospital and aims to enroll 84 family members.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Family member or primary caregiver of a patient scheduled to undergo tracheostomy in one of the participating intensive care units.
* Aged 18 years or older.
* Able to read, understand, and communicate in Turkish.
* Willing to participate in the study.
* Provides written informed consent.
* Actively involved in the patient's care and treatment process.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Diagnosed with a severe psychiatric disorder.
* Severe hearing, visual, or cognitive impairment that prevents completion of the study questionnaires.
* Communication problems that prevent participation in the data collection process.
* Declines to participate in the study.

Where it's running

• Giresun Training and Research Hospital
  Giresun, Giresun, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.