Evidence-Based Practices to Prevent Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in an Intensive Care Unit in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in intensive care units (ICUs), particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Evidence-based practice (EBP) bundles have shown effectiveness in reducing VAP; however, the implementation in Bangladesh remains limited. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of EBP to reduce the incidence rate of VAP among adult ICU patients in Bangladesh.

Methods

A quasi-experimental study with a historical control group was conducted among 347 eligible ICU patients from October 2024 to April 2025. The intervention included nurse training on VAP bundle practices with advanced equipment support. Data on VAP incidence as a primary endpoint and VAP-related patients' outcomes were analy

SUBMITTER: Akhter N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12610461 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature