Performance of ICU Nurses in Providing Respiratory Care

(2018) Performance of ICU Nurses in Providing Respiratory Care. Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res. pp. 178-182. ISSN 1735-9066 (Print) 1735-9066 (Linking)

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Abstract

Background: Failure to provide proper respiratory care leads to incidence of certain complications such as ventilator-associated pneumonia. Nurses have a crucial role in providing this care. The aim of this study is to assess the performance of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nurses in providing respiratory care. Materials and Methods: The present descriptive cross-sectional study recruited 120 nurses working in selected hospitals affiliated to Isfahan University of Medical Sciences from March to August 2016. The questionnaire used included demographic and employment details and performance observation checklist (containing 39 items in four care domains) based on recommendations in clinical guidelines. The performance of each nurse during a working shift was observed. Data were analyzed by SPSS 18, using tables of frequency, mean, and standard deviation. Results: According to the results obtained, mean (SD) total performance score of nurses in providing respiratory care was 15.46 (2.16). The highest score was obtained in preventing contamination of respiratory equipment 5 (0), and the lowest score was in oral care 0.68 (0.73). Conclusions: Considering that respiratory care is one of the main pillars of patient care in ICU and that nurses scored poorly in this area, it is imperative to pay greater attention to this area. It is essential to provide necessary training to nurses and adequate facilities for improving the quality of clinical care.

Item Type: Article
Keywords: Intensive care unit nursing respiratory care
Divisions: Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery > Department of Critical Care Nursing
Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery > Student Research Committee
Nursing and Midwifery Care Research Center
Page Range: pp. 178-182
Journal or Publication Title: Iran J Nurs Midwifery Res
Journal Index: Pubmed
Volume: 23
Number: 3
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.4103/ijnmr.IJNMR₂₀₅₁₆
ISSN: 1735-9066 (Print) 1735-9066 (Linking)
Depositing User: Zahra Otroj
URI: http://eprints.mui.ac.ir/id/eprint/8062

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