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Interventions may improve the use of low tidal volume ventilation and prone positioning in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). However, current evidence is limited, highlighting a need for more research on these critical ARDS therapies.

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  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Evidence-Based Practice Implementation

Background:

  • Low tidal volume ventilation and prone positioning are recommended but underutilized in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
  • Implementation of these evidence-based therapies remains a challenge in clinical practice.
  • Effective interventions are needed to improve the adoption of these life-saving treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the role and effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving the implementation of low tidal volume ventilation and prone positioning.
  • To identify common strategies used in interventions targeting these ARDS therapies.
  • To evaluate the impact of interventions on adherence and application of recommended ARDS treatments.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic literature search was conducted across multiple databases (PubMed, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane).
  • Studies published between January 2001 and January 2021 focusing on implementation interventions for ARDS were selected.
  • Data extraction and study selection were performed independently by two authors; meta-analysis was not feasible due to heterogeneity.

Main Results:

  • Eight nonrandomized studies met the eligibility criteria, focusing primarily on interventions for low tidal volume ventilation adherence.
  • Most interventions involved provider education and were conducted in intensive care units (ICUs).
  • Despite very low study quality, findings suggest interventions can improve adherence to low tidal volume ventilation and prone positioning.

Conclusions:

  • There is a significant lack of literature on interventions to enhance evidence-based practices in ARDS.
  • Current interventions targeting clinician knowledge and application of low tidal volume ventilation and prone positioning show potential effectiveness.
  • Supporting studies are limited by significant methodological weaknesses, necessitating further high-quality research.