Effectiveness of Intensive Care Unit-Acquired Weakness Prevention Program on Nurses' Practice | ||
| Mansoura Nursing Journal | ||
| Volume 12, Issue 2, July 2025 PDF (1018.71 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/mnj.2025.375388.1512 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Abdallah Hussein Amoush* 1; Asmaa Ibrahim2; Marwa Fathallah Mostafa3 | ||
| 1critical care and emergency | ||
| 2faculty of Nursing Mansoura University | ||
| 3Critical Care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Dakahliya, Egypt. Critical Care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, British University, Egypt. | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICU-AW) poses a significant challenge in critical care, contributing to increased morbidity and reduced quality of life. Despite its impact, critical care nurses may lack adequate practice regarding ICU-AW prevention Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the intensive care unit-acquired weakness prevention program on nurses' practice. Methods: A quasi-experimental design of one group pre-posttest was utilized. Subject: A convenience sample of Eighty critical care nurses participated. Setting: Intensive care unit-Governmental Hospital in Jordan. Study tools: The data were collected using Critical Care Nurses’ Practice Regarding ICU-Acquired Muscle Weakness. Results: A statistically significant differences was noted between nurses’ total mean practice scores per, post and follow-up the implementation of the intensive care unit acquired weakness prevention program(8.8 & 55.0 & 72.5 respectively). Conclusion: The program effectively enhanced nurses' competencies in ICU-AW prevention, achieving sustained improvements in practice levels and emphasizing its importance in critical care settings. Recommendations: Implement regular training programs on ICU-AW prevention for all critical care nurses Furthermore, the integration of ICU-AW prevention strategies into nursing curricula is crucial to ensure sustained competency and Weakness. improved patient outcomes. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Acquired Weakness; Intensive Care Unit; Nurses practice; Prevention Program | ||
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