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ArticleBMC nursing2025

Effectiveness of nurses' training about mechanical ventilation weaning on neonatal outcomes.

Mohammed F Alharbi, Salwa A Marzouk, Nojoud Alrashidi, Mohammed H Abu-Alghayth, Eman A Mater, Marwa A Ibrahim, Huwida Hamdy Abdelmonem, Hanan A Mohammed, Shadia A Syan, Aml S Abdelrahem and 4 more

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Mohammed F AlharbiDepartment of Nursing Management and Education, College of Nursing, Taif University, Taif, 2425, Saudi Arabia.
Salwa A MarzoukCollege of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia.
Nojoud AlrashidiCollege of Nursing, University of Hail, Hail, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammed H Abu-AlghaythDepartment of Medical Laboratory Sciences, College of Applied Medical Sciences, University of Bisha, P.O. Box 255, Bisha, 67714, Saudi Arabia.
Eman A MaterCollege of Nursing, Taibah University, Taibah, Saudi Arabia. emannf20@gmail.com.
Marwa A IbrahimFaculty of Nursing, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
Huwida Hamdy AbdelmonemFaculty of Nursing, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt.
Hanan A MohammedFaculty of Nursing, Fayoum University, Fayoum, Egypt.
Shadia A SyanFaculty of Nursing, Sohag University, Sohag, Egypt.
Aml S AbdelrahemCollege of Applied Medical Sciences, King Faisal University, Hofuf, Saudi Arabia.
Ahlam D AlshehriCollege of Applied Medical Sciences in Alnamas, University of Bisha, Alnamas, Saudi Arabia.
Shimaa M MoursyFaculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.
Abeer A AlmowafyInternational Islamic Institute for Population Studies and Research, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt.
Faransa A AhmedFaculty of Nursing, Assiut University, Assiut, Egypt.

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Abstract

introductionPrematurity is a significant global health challenge. Premature infants frequently need invasive mechanical ventilation until their lungs are fully developed. Due to the possible complications of ventilation, nurses in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) must deliver specialized care to achieve the best outcomes for these infants.

objectiveThis study aimed to explore the effectiveness of nurses' training in mechanical ventilation weaning on neonatal outcomes.

methodA quasi-experimental non-equivalent group design was used with purposive sampling of 70 nurses and 64 newborn infants on invasive mechanical ventilation. The infants were divided into two groups: 32 weaned by trained nurses (study group) and 32 weaned by standard methods (control group). Data was collected using a structured questionnaire about the nurses and neonates. A well-designed training program, including theoretical and practical components, was conducted for the nurses to ensure proper weaning of neonates from mechanical ventilation.

resultsThe study group demonstrated a significant reduction in the use of surfactant replacement therapy post-extubation compared to the control group (p = 0.003). Additionally, infants in the study group experienced a statistically significant decrease in NICU hospitalization duration, total weaning time, and total ventilation period compared to the control group (p = 0.003, 0.0001, and 0.0001, respectively). Complications were markedly lower in the study group, with two-thirds of infants experiencing no complications, compared to 15.6% in the control group (p = 0.001). Moreover, re-intubation rates were significantly reduced in the study group compared to the control group (p = 0.1026).

conclusionThese results highlight the effectiveness of the intervention in improving clinical outcomes for neonates, including reduced treatment needs, shorter hospital stays, and fewer complications. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

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Mechanical ventilation weaningNeonatesNursesTraining

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