The Impact of Follow-Up Care on Tracheostomy Management Post-Hospital Discharge: A Longitudinal Cohort Study of Clinical Outcomes, Quality of Life, and Long-Term Recovery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tracheostomy is a life-saving procedure associated with complex long-term care needs and potential complications, including stoma infections, respiratory challenges, and impaired quality of life (QoL). While follow-up care is widely recommended, its impact on adherence to maintenance practices, clinical outcomes, and long-term recovery has not been thoroughly evaluated.

Objectives

This study examined the influence of follow-up care on tracheostomy management, adherence to care routines, clinical outcomes, and QoL three months and three-years post-discharge. Key objectives included assessing adherence to stoma cleaning and tube changes, evaluating complication rates, tracheostomy retention, and analyzing QoL outcomes in patients who received follow-up care compared

SUBMITTER: Pandian V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12721870 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature