The Effect of a Self-Instructional Module on ICU Nurses' Compliance with Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Prevention
Background: Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) affects 10-70% of ICU patients on mechanical ventilation, leading to prolonged hospital stays and increased mortality (20-30%). VAP commonly develops in patients on mechanical ventilation for over 48 hours, with incidence rates reaching 22.8% in developed countries. Nur...