Nurses' knowledge, attitude, and perceived barriers toward protective lung strategies of pediatrics mechanically ventilated patients in a tertiary care hospital in Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Protective lung strategies (PLS) are guidelines about recent clinical advances that deliver an air volume compatible with the patient's lung capacity and are used to treat acute respiratory distress syndrome. These mechanical ventilation guidelines are not implemented within intensive care units (ICUs) despite strong evidence-based recommendations and a dedicated professional staff. Nurses' familiarity with clinical guidelines can bridge the gap between actual and recommended practice. However, several barriers undermine this process. The objectives of this study were to identify those barriers and explore the knowledge, attitudes, and behavior of ICU nurses regarding the implementation of PLS.

Methods

This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study. The participant

SUBMITTER: Zainib T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11924353 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature