Content validation of the decannulation protocol for adult tracheostomized patients
Margaret Mendonça Diniz da Côrte,
Laélia Cristina Caseiro Vicente,
Amélia Augusta de Lima Friche
Abstract:Purpose Perform content validation of a decannulation protocol for tracheostomized adult patients. Methods To validate the content of the protocol developed by speech therapists, the Delphi technique was used. The 11 items of the protocol were judged by experts through rounds via e-mail and were classified as adequate, partially adequate or inadequate, in addition to providing comments and suggestions on each item. 30 speech therapists, 30 respiratory physiotherapists and 30 physicians responsible for the tra… Show more
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