Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this study was to explore the school-age child's perspective about
living with a tracheostomy.
Design and methods
A qualitative design using phenomenological methods was used to describe and interpret
the lived experiences of school-age children with a tracheostomy.
Results
The perceptions of five children were explored, and three themes emerged: “I'm the
only one,” “friends are helpful,” and “just tell them.”
Conclusions
Data 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.
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Biography
Regena Spratling, Associate Professor, Department of Nursing, North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega, GA.
Biography
Ptlene Minick, Associate Professor, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA.
Biography
Myra Carmon, Associate Professor, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA.
Article info
Publication history
Published online: August 13, 2010
Footnotes
Conflicts of interest: None to report.
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© 2012 National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
