Helping families decide on tracheostomy or feeding tube
This study looks at whether giving more information and letting families take part in decision-making helps them feel less stress when choosing between a tracheostomy (a breathing tube in the neck) or a PEG (a feeding tube) for their loved one in the ICU.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult (18 or older).
- You are a close family member (like a spouse, child, or sibling) of someone in the ICU who needs a tracheostomy or a PEG tube.
- You are the one responsible for helping make medical decisions for your family member.
- You can read and speak Turkish.
- You are willing to fill out questionnaires and join the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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