Effect of Structured Education for Family Members of Intensive Care Patients Undergoing Tracheostomy (TRACH-FAMILY)
27 de julio de 2026 actualizado por: Alkay Kara, Giresun University
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
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.
Descripción general del estudio
Estado
Reclutamiento
Condiciones
Intervención / Tratamiento
Descripción detallada
This prospective, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial is designed 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. The study is being conducted in the intensive care unit of Giresun Training and Research Hospital. A total of 84 eligible family members will be randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the intervention or control group.
Participants in the intervention group will receive a structured face-to-face educational program developed by the research team before the tracheostomy procedure. The educational program includes information on the purpose of tracheostomy, the procedure, potential risks, intensive care management, communication with the patient, post-discharge care, and the role of family members in the care process. Participants in the control group will receive routine information provided according to the standard clinical practice of the hospital.
The primary outcomes are state anxiety, psychological well-being, and satisfaction with care. Trait anxiety will also be assessed at baseline. Outcome assessments will be performed before tracheostomy (baseline), on the first day after the procedure, and one week after tracheostomy. The findings are expected to provide evidence regarding the effectiveness of structured educational interventions for family members of critically ill patients and contribute to improving family-centered care in intensive care units.
Tipo de estudio
Intervencionista
Inscripción (Estimado)
84
Fase
- No aplica
Contactos y Ubicaciones
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Ubicaciones de estudio
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Giresun
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Giresun, Giresun, Turquía (Türkiye), 28200
- Reclutamiento
- Giresun Training and Research Hospital
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Contacto:
- ALKAY KARA, PhD
- Número de teléfono: +90 539 441 64 97
- Correo electrónico: alkay@outlook.com.tr
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Criterios de participación
Los investigadores buscan personas que se ajusten a una determinada descripción, denominada criterio de elegibilidad. Algunos ejemplos de estos criterios son el estado de salud general de una persona o tratamientos previos.
Criterio de elegibilidad
Edades elegibles para estudiar
- Adulto
- Adulto Mayor
Acepta Voluntarios Saludables
No
Descripción
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.
Plan de estudios
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¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?
Detalles de diseño
- Propósito principal: Cuidados de apoyo
- Asignación: Aleatorizado
- Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación paralela
- Enmascaramiento: Único
Armas e Intervenciones
Grupo de participantes/brazo |
Intervención / Tratamiento |
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Experimental: Structured Education Group
Participants in this group will receive a structured face-to-face educational program developed by the researchers before the patient undergoes tracheostomy.
The education will include information about the purpose of tracheostomy, the procedure, post-tracheostomy care, communication with the patient, potential problems, and the role of family members in the care process.
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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.
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Comparador activo: Routine Information Group
Participants in this group will receive routine verbal information provided by healthcare professionals as part of the standard clinical practices of the intensive care unit.
The structured educational program developed by the researchers will not be provided to this group.
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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.
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¿Qué mide el estudio?
Medidas de resultado primarias
Medida de resultado |
Medida Descripción |
Periodo de tiempo |
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State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) Score
Periodo de tiempo: Baseline before tracheostomy, 1 day after tracheostomy, and 1 week after tracheostomy
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Anxiety will be assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI).
At baseline, both the State Anxiety and Trait Anxiety subscales will be administered.
At 1 day and 1 week after tracheostomy, only the State Anxiety subscale will be administered.
Each subscale ranges from 20 to 80, with higher scores indicating higher levels of anxiety.
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Baseline before tracheostomy, 1 day after tracheostomy, and 1 week after tracheostomy
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Psychological Well-Being Scale Score
Periodo de tiempo: Baseline before tracheostomy, 1 day after tracheostomy, and 1 week after tracheostomy
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Psychological well-being will be assessed using the 8-item Psychological Well-Being Scale.
Each item is scored from 1 to 7, resulting in a total score ranging from 8 to 56.
Higher scores indicate greater psychological well-being.
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Baseline before tracheostomy, 1 day after tracheostomy, and 1 week after tracheostomy
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Family Satisfaction in the Intensive Care Unit-24 (FS-ICU-24) Score
Periodo de tiempo: Baseline before tracheostomy, 1 day after tracheostomy, and 1 week after tracheostomy
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Family satisfaction will be assessed using the 24-item Family Satisfaction in the Intensive Care Unit questionnaire (FS-ICU-24).
The questionnaire evaluates satisfaction with care, information, and participation in decision-making.
Each item is scored from 1 to 5. Higher scores indicate greater family satisfaction with intensive care.
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Baseline before tracheostomy, 1 day after tracheostomy, and 1 week after tracheostomy
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Patrocinador
Fechas de registro del estudio
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Fechas importantes del estudio
Inicio del estudio (Actual)
18 de mayo de 2026
Finalización primaria (Estimado)
18 de mayo de 2027
Finalización del estudio (Estimado)
18 de mayo de 2027
Fechas de registro del estudio
Enviado por primera vez
27 de julio de 2026
Primero enviado que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad
27 de julio de 2026
Publicado por primera vez (Actual)
30 de julio de 2026
Actualizaciones de registros de estudio
Última actualización publicada (Actual)
30 de julio de 2026
Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad
27 de julio de 2026
Última verificación
1 de julio de 2026
Más información
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Otros números de identificación del estudio
- TRACH-FAMILY-2026-01
- 15.04.2026/08 (Otro identificador: Medical Research Ethics Committee, Giresun University)
Plan de datos de participantes individuales (IPD)
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Información sobre medicamentos y dispositivos, documentos del estudio
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No
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No
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