Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the school-age child's perspective about living with a tracheostomy.
Design And Methods: A qualitative design using phenomenological methods was used to describe and interpret the lived experiences of school-age children with a tracheostomy.
Results: The perceptions of five children were explored, and three themes emerged: "I'm the only one," "friends are helpful," and "just tell them."
Conclusions: Data indicated that encouraging friendships with other children enhances the well-being of the child with a tracheostomy. In addition, data suggested that when schoolmates understand the experiences of children with tracheostomies, they are supportive of the child. Nurse practitioners are in a unique position to assist the child with a tracheostomy in the development of peer networks.
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