Effectiveness of Intensive Care Unit-Acquired Weakness Prevention Program on Nurses' Practice

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1 critical care and emergency

2 faculty of Nursing Mansoura University

3 Critical Care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Dakahliya, Egypt. Critical Care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, British University, Egypt.

10.21608/mnj.2025.375388.1512

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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.

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