Evaluating the Efficacy of Combined Nursing and Respiratory Interventions in Preventing Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP)

Authors: Ahmad A. alanazi, Sami H. Alossaimi, Saja A. Almarhoun, Hoda A. Khoutan, Wafa M. Al-Malack

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13335573

Short DOI: https://doi.org/gt69x5

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Objective: This study investigates the effectiveness of combined nursing and respiratory interventions in preventing hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) among critically ill patients.
Methods: A quantitative, retrospective cohort design was employed. Data from 200 adult patients admitted to the ICU and general medical wards were analyzed. Patients were divided into two groups: those receiving combined nursing and respiratory interventions (n=100) and those receiving standard care (n=100). The primary outcome was the incidence of HAP, with secondary outcomes including duration of mechanical ventilation, length of ICU and hospital stays, and mortality rates.
Results: The incidence of HAP was significantly lower in the combined interventions group (10%) compared to the standard care group (22%) (p=0.03). Although there was a trend towards shorter durations of mechanical ventilation and ICU stays in the combined interventions group, only the length of ICU stay showed statistical significance (p=0.03). Mortality rates were similar between the two groups.
Conclusion: Combined nursing and respiratory interventions effectively reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired pneumonia in critically ill patients. While these interventions showed trends towards reduced ICU and hospital stays, no significant differences in mortality rates were observed.

Keywords: Hospital-acquired pneumonia, combined interventions, nursing care, respiratory care, ICU, infection prevention

Paper Id: 231025

Published On: 2021-07-01

Published In: Volume 9, Issue 4, July-August 2021

Cite This: Evaluating the Efficacy of Combined Nursing and Respiratory Interventions in Preventing Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia (HAP) - Ahmad A. alanazi, Sami H. Alossaimi, Saja A. Almarhoun, Hoda A. Khoutan, Wafa M. Al-Malack - IJIRMPS Volume 9, Issue 4, July-August 2021. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.13335573

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