Abstract Dysphagia occurs in 11% to 93% of patients following tracheostomy. Despite its
benefits, the tracheostomy often co-exists with dysphagia given its anatomical location, the …

Tracheostomy is among the most commonly performed surgical procedures in patients with
acute respiratory failure. 1–5 Although a minority of all individuals requiring respiratory …

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) …

Objectives: Tracheostomy and dysphagia often coexist during critical illness; however, given
the patient's medical complexity, understanding the evidence to optimize swallowing …

Objectives A tracheostomy tube can profoundly impact ability to communicate. The impact of
this on patients' self-esteem and quality of life in the care continuum from the intensive care …

Background The one way speaking valve was first engineered in 1985 to allow patients with
tracheostomies to communicate. The research has indicated alternative physiological …

Objectives While there is an extensive body of literature surrounding the decision to insert,
and methods for inserting, a tracheostomy, the optimal management of tracheostomies …

Aim (s) To systematically locate, evaluate and synthesize evidence regarding effectiveness
of interprofessional tracheostomy teams in increasing speaking valve use and decreasing …

Aims The aim of this study was to perform a concept analysis of communication with
mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care units and present a preliminary model for …

Purpose To measure patient-reported change of mood, communication-related quality of life,
and general health status with return of voice among mechanically ventilated tracheostomy …