Prof. Amel Said Taha Refaai :: Publications:

Context: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is considered one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality due to nosocomial infections among ventilated patients. Aim: To evaluate the effect of a designed bundle protocol about ventilator-associated pneumonia on nurses' performance, compliance, and patient outcomes. Methods: The study employed the quasi-experimental research (pre/post-test) (study/control) design. This study was conducted at the intensive care unit of Benha University Hospital. A convenience sample of 50 critical care nurses and a purposive sample of 66 patients were enrolled in the current study. Three tools were used to collect data. Nurses' knowledge assessment questionnaire; nurses' practice assessment checklist; The VAP bundle compliance checklist; and patient outcomes assessment record. Results: Statistically significant improvement in total knowledge and practice mean scores post implementing a designed bundle protocol compared to pre-implementing a designed bundle protocol at p