Development of a form to assess the self-care competence of the person with a tracheostomy

• Main Author: Queirós, Sílvia Maria Moreira
• Publication Date: 2015
• Other Authors: Santos, Célia Samarina Vilaça de Brito, Brito, Maria Alice Correia de, Pinto, Igor Emanuel Soares
• Format: Article
• Language: eng
• Source: Repositórios Científicos de Acesso Aberto de Portugal (RCAAP)
• Download full: http://hdl.handle.net/10400.14/40132
• topic: Nursing care; Ostomy; Self-care; Tracheostomy; Autocuidado; Ostomia; Traqueostomia; Cuidados de enfermagem; Ostomía; Traqueostomía; Atención de enfermería

Background: The development of the self-care competence in the person with a tracheostomy is described as a key driver for a healthy transition to life with a tracheostomy. An instrument for assessing the self-care competence of the person with a tracheostomy contributes to nurses’ decision-making and promotes the quality of care. Objectives: To develop a tool for assessing the self-care competence of the person with a tracheostomy. Methodology: A methodological study was conducted. Content validity was obtained through the judgment of experts, with a focus group methodology. Reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. The instrument was applied to a sample of 80 participants, using a non-probability convenience sampling technique. Results: The study resulted in a form with 39 indicators, divided into 6 areas, which showed good internal consistency (alpha = 0.89) and recognised content validity. Conclusion: The final version of the form is applicable, and has the potential to be used in future studies on its validity.