Development, feasibility testing, and preliminary evaluation of the Communication with an Artificial airway Tool (CAT)

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Results of the Crit-CAT pilot study

Zaga CJ, Papasavva CS, Hepworth G, Freeman-Sanderson A, Happ MB, Hoit JD, McGrath BA, Pandian V, Rose L, Sutt AL, Tuinman PR, Wallace S, Bellomo R, Vogel AP, Berney S. Aust Crit Care DOI 10.1016/j.aucc.2023.09.007

Background: A purpose-built outcome measure for assessing communication effectiveness in patients with an artificial airway is needed.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to develop the Communication with an Artificial airway Tool (CAT) and to test the feasibility and to preliminary evaluate the clinical metrics of the tool.

Methods: Eligible patients with an artificial airway in the Intensive Care Unit were enrolled in the pilot study (Crit-CAT). The CAT was administered at least twice before and after the communication intervention. Item correlation analysis was performed. Participant and family member acceptability ratings and feedback were solicited. A qualitative thematic analysis was undertaken.

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