Nurses' and Families' Experiences of a Feasibility Trial Comparing Single‐Use and Multiple‐Use Endotracheal Suction Catheters in Mechanically Ventilated Patients: A Qualitative Study
Mohamed H. Eid, Kevin Hambridge, Patricia Schofield, Jos M. Latour · 2026
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Mohamed H Eid and co-authors explore, in a 2026 study, how nurses and families experienced a trial comparing throwaway and reused breathing-tube suction catheters in intensive care. In units with tight budgets, reusing catheters is common practice despite infection questions. Trials have measured patient outcomes, but the people inside such trials are rarely asked about them. The team interviewed thirteen nurses and seven family members at a university hospital in Egypt.
Five themes emerged, from coping with scarce supplies to families' emotional and cultural worries about joining research. Nurses praised the structured training, which built confidence, but flagged budget and stock problems. Families valued clear explanations of what the trial involved. The authors say feasibility in such settings depends as much on trust and training as on the devices tested.
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| CREATOR | Mohamed H. Eid, Kevin Hambridge, Patricia Schofield, Jos M. Latour |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 45 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |