Publications by authors named "Shuijuan Deng"
Background: Tracheostomy tube changes are a considerable part of the management of patients with tracheostomy and are necessary for preventing aspiration pneumonia, especially in patients with long-term tracheostomy. The process of tracheostomy tube changes in many patients may not be timely, safe or efficient.
Aim: The objectives were to implement a quality improvement intervention that reduces the incidence of aspiration pneumonia in patients with tracheostomy, improve staff knowledge about tracheostomy tube changes and improve staff adherence to documentation.