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We undertook a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the impact of pediatric tracheostomy on caregivers\u2019 QOL and caregiver burden.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We performed a search for quantitative studies measuring QOL, caregiver burden and related factors such as psychological distress, coping, stress, and financial strain using validated instruments, reported by caregivers of children with tracheostomy. We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Clinical Trials, CINAHL, and PsycINFO with the following search terms: \u201cpediatrics,\u201d \u201ctracheostomy,\u201d \u201cquality of life,\u201d \u201ccaregivers,\u201d \u201ccare burden\u201d from the inception of respective databases to 23rd May 2024. Meta-analysis was conducted using R (version 4.3.1).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Twenty-three studies (1,299 caregivers) were included in systematic review. Seven studies (469 caregivers) using Pediatric Quality of Life Family Integrated Module underwent meta-analysis. The pooled mean total family impact score, parental health-related QOL, family functioning score were 70.29 [95% CI, 61.20\u201379.37], 69.27 [95% CI, 60.88\u201377.67], and 72.96 [95% CI, 65.92\u201380.00] respectively. Other key instruments were the Pediatric Tracheostomy Health Status Instrument and Zarit Burden Interview. Qualitative synthesis identified several risk factors for lower QOL and higher caregiver burden: comorbidities in children, younger age at tracheostomy, need for additional medical equipment, presence of older siblings, higher financial strain, being the sole caregiver or being unmarried, and maternal depression. Caregivers\u2019 QOL correlated positively with coping and negatively with stress which is, in turn, associated with medical complications in the first year and the duration of tracheostomy. About 40% of mothers experienced moderate to severe caregiver burden while caring for their children with tracheostomy and this was significantly correlated with depression. Encouragingly, parents also reported positive experience including closeness of the family, feeling stronger, and having a strong sense of mastery.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Discussion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Caregivers of children with tracheostomy experience low QOL and high caregiver burden, which were exacerbated by various medical and psychosocial factors. QOL should be assessed during clinical encounters to identify caregivers who require additional support which includes learning coping and stress reduction strategies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Systematic review registration<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      <jats:ext-link>https:\/\/www.crd.york.ac.uk\/prospero\/display_record.php?RecordID=334457<\/jats:ext-link>\n                      , identifier CRD42022334457.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fpubh.2024.1485544","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,1,16]],"date-time":"2025-01-16T03:10:12Z","timestamp":1736997012000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":22,"title":["Impact of pediatric tracheostomy on family caregivers\u2019 burden and quality of life: a systematic review and 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