title: Tracheostomy self care: the Nottingham System.
abstract: Tracheostomy self care at home can be a problem for some patients. The Nottingham System attributes a competence ratio to each patient. Those liable to develop problems can be identified early and the appropriate support provided. The Nottingham System is described.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, University Hospital, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mason
authors.forename: G E
authors.initials: GE
authors.lastname: Murty
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Foster
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Bradley
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D011184:Postoperative Period; D012648:Self Care; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000534:rehabilitation*