Background Tracheostomy, a common procedure performed in intensive care units (ICU), is
associated with communication impairment and affects patient well-being. While prior …

There is developing evidence with regard to the feasibility, utility, and safety of verbal
communication interventions with patients with tracheostomy who are invasively ventilated …

Objectives: A cuffed tracheostomy tube facilitates prolonged mechanical ventilation and
weaning but usually leads to prolonged voicelessness, which can be one of the most …

Objectives The aim of this study was to synthesise the evidence concerning communication
in critically ill tracheostomy patients dependent on cuff inflation. The aim was to identify the …

Purpose The aim of this study was to assess the effect of the introduction of in-line
tracheostomy speaking valves (SVs) on duration of mechanical ventilation and time to verbal …

Purpose The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature relating to
the feasibility, utility, and safety of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) …

Study objectives: To compare the effects of early verses standard intervention for return of
voice in mechanically ventilated tracheostomy patients. Methods: A randomised trial of ESI …

Study objectives: To explore the experience of loss and regain of voice in patients who
receive a tracheostomy while in Intensive Care (ICU). Methods: Participants were recruited …

Objective The primary objective of our study was to determine the quality of life (QOL) using
a talking tracheostomy tube. Methods Randomized clinical trial (NCT2018562). Adult …

Tracheostomies may be established as part of an acute or chronic illness, and intensive care
nurses can take an active role in helping restore speech in patients with tracheostomies …