Enhancing critical care practitioners’ knowledge and adherence to ventilator-associated events bundle: a comprehensive analysis
Our research identifies key factors influencing ventilator associated pneumonia prevention in critical care settings and provides actionable recommendations for healthcare institutions to enhance patient safety. While this research has extensively examined physicians, nurses and respiratory therapists, there is a depth of investigations comparing the knowledge and practices of these specialists within tertiary hospitals in Riyadh. Conducting such a study is imperative to address knowledge gaps and promote practices that mitigate the adverse outcomes of ventilator associated pneumonia on healthcare systems. This study underscores the pivotal role of education, professional experience, and demographic factors in shaping medical procedures and practices. Targeted interventions in these areas could potentially enhance adherence to the bundle. The study suggests the importance of targeted education programs, mentorship initiatives, and ongoing research to enhance patient outcomes in critical care settings.
Authors
- Wadi B. Alonazi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3850-4437)
- Samiyah Alanazi
Institutions
- King Saud University (SA)
- University of Business and Technology (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Medicine
- Published
- 2024-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fmed.2024.1365742
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.42
Funders
- King Saud University