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Samiyah Alanazi1, Wadi B Alonazi1
1Department of Health Administration, College of Business Administration, King Saud University Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Frontiers in Medicine
|December 5, 2024
Summary
Healthcare professionals' knowledge of preventing ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) varies significantly with demographic factors. Targeted education and interventions are crucial for improving VAP prevention practices in intensive care units.
Area of Science:
- Critical Care Medicine
- Infectious Disease Prevention
- Healthcare Professional Education
Background:
- Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a significant concern in critically ill patients requiring mechanical ventilation.
- Limited knowledge among healthcare workers can hinder adherence to evidence-based VAP prevention guidelines.
- There is a need to assess the knowledge of intensive care professionals regarding VAP prevention strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the knowledge of intensive care professionals (physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, concerning the prevention of ventilator-associated pneumonia.
- To identify demographic factors influencing healthcare professionals' knowledge and practices related to VAP prevention bundles.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional survey was conducted in adult critical care departments of four tertiary hospitals in Riyadh.
- 758 questionnaires were analyzed from physicians, nurses, and respiratory therapists working in intensive care units.
- Chi-square tests were used to explore variations in knowledge based on demographic variables.
Main Results:
- A significant positive correlation was found between certain demographic characteristics and VAP prevention knowledge.
- Demographic factors were identified as significantly influencing health practices related to the ventilator-associated pneumonia bundle.
- Nurses comprised the largest participant group, with most professionals being Saudi nationals.
Conclusions:
- Demographic factors play a pivotal role in shaping healthcare professionals' practices for VAP prevention.
- Targeted educational programs and mentorship initiatives are recommended to enhance adherence to VAP prevention bundles.
- Further research comparing knowledge and practices among specialists in tertiary hospitals is warranted to address knowledge gaps and improve patient outcomes.
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