Education for families of ICU patients with tracheostomy
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether a structured education program for family members of ICU patients who need a tracheostomy helps them feel more prepared and less stressed. You would be asked to attend training sessions and fill out some questionnaires.
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Who can take part
- You are a family member or primary caregiver of an ICU patient scheduled for a tracheostomy.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You can read, understand, and speak Turkish.
- You are willing to participate and provide written consent.
- You are actively involved in the patient's care.
- You do not have a severe psychiatric disorder or serious hearing, vision, or thinking problems that would prevent you from filling out questionnaires.
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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