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Knowledge and Practices of Intensive Care Unit Nurses Related to Prevention of Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Cross-Sectional Study.
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- Effect of Short Messages on ICU Nurses' Knowledge and Performance Regarding Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Prevention: A Quasi-Experimental Study.Nursing in critical care · 2026Trial
- Preventing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices of Medical Staff in Chinese Hospitals.Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research · 2026Article
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Abstract
Introduction: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a significant nosocomial infection in intensive care units (ICUs), contributing to increased morbidity and mortality. Nurses in ICUs play a critical role in implementing prevention strategies. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate ICU nurses' knowledge of and compliance with VAP prevention strategies in Hebron hospitals, and to examine associations with demographic variables. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 160 ICU nurses from six hospitals in Hebron, Palestine. Data were collected using a validated, self-administered questionnaire assessing knowledge (15 items) and compliance (17 Likert-scale items). Descriptive statistics, Mann-Whitney Results: Nurses demonstrated a moderate level of knowledge regarding VAP prevention (mean correct responses = 50.96%). Significant differences in knowledge were observed based on gender ( Conclusion: Despite moderate knowledge, ICU nurses demonstrated high compliance with VAP prevention strategies. However, inconsistencies in certain practices and the lack of a strong correlation between knowledge and compliance suggest that experience alone may not ensure adherence. Targeted educational interventions, standardization of protocols, and institutional support are essential to improving VAP prevention in ICUs.
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