Table 1 PICO Framework
From: Tracheostomy decannulation methods and procedures in adults: a systematic scoping review protocol
Criteria | Determinants |
|---|---|
Population | Adults with tracheostomies |
Intervention | Tracheostomy decannulation |
Comparison | Absence of TD |
Outcomes | Primary—evidence for procedures and methods Secondary—preference and acceptability: successful decannulation, reduced complications of long-term tracheostomy and increased comfort by health care workers in undertaking the procedure |