Abstract
Ventilator-Associated pneumonia (VAP) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality and is the second most common nosocomial infection among critically ill patients, affecting 6% to 52% and can reach to 76% in some specific hospital settings. VAP can prolong the patient's length of stay in the hospital and thereby the financial burden. Knowledge and practice run parallel therefore, the present study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching Program on knowledge and practice regarding care bundle on prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia among nurses.
Highlights
Mechanical ventilation is a life-saving procedure, used for critically ill patients who are unable to breath spontaneously
The calculated t-test value was 14.95 and 16.72 for knowledge and practice which was highly significant at 0.05 level
The study findings concluded that the Structured Teaching Program has improved the knowledge and practice of nurses regarding the care bundle on prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia
Summary
Mechanical ventilation is a life-saving procedure, used for critically ill patients who are unable to breath spontaneously. Patients on mechanical ventilation are susceptible to develop complications i.e. Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP). VAP is oropharyngeal colonization of pathogens acquired through an exogenous source like infected hands and attire of health care professionals, contaminated respiratory instruments, intensive care environment, through hospital water or air. These pathogens reach the lung parenchyma and alter the host defense mechanism [5]. Ventilator-Associated pneumonia (VAP) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality and is the second most common nosocomial infection among critically ill patients, affecting 6% to 52% and can reach to 76% in some specific hospital settings. Knowledge and practice run parallel the present study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching Program on knowledge and practice regarding care bundle on prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia among nurses
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
