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Tracheostomy decision-making for children with medical complexity: What supports and resources do caregivers need?

Savithri NageswaranWilliam A GowerNancy M P KingShannon L Golden
Published in: Palliative & supportive care (2022)
Caregivers' need for support and use of resources surrounding tracheostomy placement for CMC extended beyond decision-making, and included becoming knowledgeable and getting emotional/spiritual support. Healthcare providers exploring these resources with caregivers could improve the quality of TDM communication.
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