Impact of Information and Participation on Decision Time for Tracheostomy or PEG in ICU Families
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Conditions studied: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Admission, Tracheostomy, Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
In brief
Decisions regarding tracheostomy and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) in the intensive care unit (ICU) are frequently associated with substantial uncertainty, decisional conflict, and psychosocial burden among patients' relatives. Inadequate or non-tailored information may negatively influence anxiety levels, decision satisfaction, and subsequent adaptation to care responsibilities. Differences in communication patterns and educational background may further affect how families perceive the risks, benefits, and long-term implications of these procedures. This prospective study aims to evaluate the impact of relatives' educational level and different information delivery methods on anxiety, decision satisfaction, and the overall decision-making process related to tracheostomy and PEG in the ICU setting. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of structured, education-level-tailored information strategies to improve shared decision-making and family-centered care in critical care practice.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07435896
- Run by
- Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi
- People needed
- 60
- Starts
- 2026-03-15
- Expected to finish
- 2026-06-15
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-02-27
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- First-degree relative of an ICU patient with an indication for tracheostomy and/or percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
- Age ≥ 18 years
- Able to understand and communicate in Turkish
- Provides written informed consent
- Responsible for or involved in the medical decision-making process
You may not qualify if…
- Cognitive impairment or psychiatric condition interfering with questionnaire completion
- Refusal to participate
- Prior participation in this study
- Inability to complete study questionnaires
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