Communication Experiences and Needs among the Critically Ill with an Artificial Airway: An Integrative Review

Purpose The aim of this integrative review was to describe communication experiences and needs among the critically ill with an artificial airway evaluate relevant intervention studies. Methods Using method employed by Whittemore Knafl (2005), we searched for papers on PubMed, CINAHL, Web Science published from January 1, 2015 September 25, 2020. A total 26 (11 descriptive studies, 15 experimental ones) were identified evaluated. Results Communication while having airway, either patientsâ?? recall or direct observation, predominantly negative. However, positive reported in patients improvements physical conditions functions. Patientsâ?? diverse, encompassing physical, psycho-emotional, social, spiritual, medical issues. Interventions tested included alternative augmentative strategies, packages, voice restorative devices. Physical, psychosocial, communication-related patient outcomes evaluated using various methods including self-report surveys, interviews, observations. Conclusions findings represent state science regarding whose vocal abilities are inhibited presence airway. Future studies rigorous designs measures warranted better understand support complex highly vulnerable population. Key Words: Communication, Patient-centered care, Critical illness, Artificial Review 주ì??ì?´: ì?ì?¬ì??í?µ, í??ì? ì¤?ì?¬ ê°?í?¸, ì¤?í??ì?, 인공기ë?, 문í??ê³ ì°°