• J Pediatr Health Care · Mar 2012

    The experiences of school-age children with a tracheostomy.

    • Regena Spratling, Ptlene Minick, and Myra Carmon.
    • Department of Nursing, North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega, GA 30597, USA. rgspratling@northgeorgia.edu
    • J Pediatr Health Care. 2012 Mar 1; 26 (2): 118-25.

    PurposeThe purpose of this study was to explore the school-age child's perspective about living with a tracheostomy.Design And MethodsA qualitative design using phenomenological methods was used to describe and interpret the lived experiences of school-age children with a tracheostomy.ResultsThe perceptions of five children were explored, and three themes emerged: "I'm the only one," "friends are helpful," and "just tell them."ConclusionsData indicated that encouraging friendships with other children enhances the well-being of the child with a tracheostomy. In addition, data suggested that when schoolmates understand the experiences of children with tracheostomies, they are supportive of the child. Nurse practitioners are in a unique position to assist the child with a tracheostomy in the development of peer networks.Copyright © 2012 National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Published by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved.

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