Clinical practices, self-confidence, and perceived barriers in tracheostomy care among respiratory therapists in Saudi Arabia: a national cross-sectional study
Although RTs demonstrated a solid understanding of tracheostomy care, variations in clinical practices and confidence levels were observed, primarily due to the absence of standardized protocols and formal training. Implementing targeted educational initiatives and developing clear protocols could significantly improve the quality of tracheostomy care and enhance patient outcomes.
Authors
- Abdullah A. Alqarni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2460-3901)
- Rayan A. Siraj (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4238-9419)
- Ali Hakamy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9318-1784)
- Jaber Saud Alqahtani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1795-5092)
- Munyra Alhotye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8429-9382)
- Ahmed H. Alasimi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-5322-2326)
- Mohammad A. Shawany
- Abdulelah M. Aldhahir
- Mohammed A. Reyany
- Mohamed H. Hakamy
- Yunus A. Jothmi
- Muhannad N. Khowaji
- Abdullah A. Najaei
- Jehad M. Rayyani
- Ammar N. Alwadani
Institutions
- Riyadh Armed Forces Hospital (SA)
- King Abdulaziz University (SA)
- King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences (SA)
- Sulaiman Al Rajhi Colleges (SA)
- King Abdullah International Medical Research Center (SA)
- King Abdulaziz Hospital (SA)
- Prince Sultan Military College of Health Sciences
- King Faisal University (SA)
- Imperial College London (GB)
- Jazan University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Medical Education
- Published
- 2025-12-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-08471-2
- Primary Topic
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00