The Collaborative Role of Nurses and Respiratory Therapists in Managing Non-Invasive Ventilation in Acute Respiratory Failure: Preventing Intubation and Improving Patient Outcomes

Authors: Yasser A. AlSuaibi, Wadha D. Alshemmeri, Mohammed AlJohani, Mesfer Al-Ahmari, Hassan Alshehri, Manna T. Alshammari, Shatha F. Aldhawi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.13751697

Short DOI: https://doi.org/gv84k9

Country: Saudi Arabia

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Abstract: Background: Non-invasive ventilation (NIV), including CPAP and BiPAP, is a critical intervention for managing acute respiratory failure (ARF), preventing intubation, and improving patient outcomes. Effective collaboration between nurses and respiratory therapists is essential for ensuring the success of NIV in clinical settings.

Objective: This study investigates how nurses and respiratory therapists collaborate in the management of NIV for ARF patients, focusing on how teamwork impacts patient outcomes and prevents the need for intubation.

Methods: A qualitative study was conducted in the ICU of a tertiary hospital, involving semi-structured interviews with 12 nurses and 12 respiratory therapists. Thematic analysis was used to identify key themes related to collaborative care and the challenges faced in NIV management.

Results: Three main themes emerged: (1) Collaborative roles in NIV setup and monitoring, (2) The impact of teamwork on patient outcomes, and (3) Challenges in communication and role clarity. Effective collaboration between nurses and respiratory therapists was found to prevent intubation and improve patient recovery, though communication gaps and role ambiguity were identified as barriers to optimal care.

Conclusion: Collaboration between nurses and respiratory therapists plays a pivotal role in the success of NIV in managing acute respiratory failure. Addressing communication and role clarity issues can further enhance patient outcomes and reduce the need for invasive ventilation.

Keywords: Non-invasive ventilation, acute respiratory failure, CPAP, BiPAP, nurses, respiratory therapists, collaboration, patient outcomes, intubation prevention

Paper Id: 231161

Published On: 2019-07-03

Published In: Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2019

Cite This: The Collaborative Role of Nurses and Respiratory Therapists in Managing Non-Invasive Ventilation in Acute Respiratory Failure: Preventing Intubation and Improving Patient Outcomes - Yasser A. AlSuaibi, Wadha D. Alshemmeri, Mohammed AlJohani, Mesfer Al-Ahmari, Hassan Alshehri, Manna T. Alshammari, Shatha F. Aldhawi - IJIRMPS Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2019. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.13751697

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