Respiratory physiotherapy training for caregivers of children and young people with long-term ventilation: an interview-based service evaluation.

Abstract Background Long-term ventilation has become increasingly utilised for children and young people in the UK who require support with their breathing. Managing children and young people with long-term ventilation at home offers many benefits, but requires comprehensive caregiver training, including for respiratory physiotherapy. Our London teaching hospital recently built a simulation training suite to support caregiver training and education. This service evaluation aimed to assess caregivers' perceptions of the existing physiotherapy training and explore whether simulation training could enhance preparedness in managing physiotherapy needs at home.