Evidence-based guidelines for the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia: knowledge, adherence and perceived barriers among nurses

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Cross-sectional study identifies barriers and knowledge gaps in adherence to guidelines among ICU nurses, highlighting areas for intervention.

Most nurses exhibited moderate to low knowledge on preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia, impacting adherence.
While 61.2% reported good adherence to guidelines, significant gaps in knowledge were evident among intensive care staff.
Independent t-tests revealed significant relationships between experience in intensive care and adherence scores, indicating potential for improvement.
Barriers included lack of knowledge, insufficient educational programs, and time constraints, necessitating focused interventions.

Al-Masalmah et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study identifies barriers and knowledge gaps in adherence to guidelines among ICU nurses, highlighting areas for intervention.