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Survey reveals what ICU nurses know about ventilator care

NCT ID NCT07534202

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Aqeel Azeez Arrar Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed study assessed how much ICU nurses in southern Iraq know about starting mechanical ventilation and related nursing tasks. Researchers surveyed 152 nurses using a 20-question test covering ventilator use, patient care steps, and complication prevention. The goal was to identify knowledge gaps to improve training and patient safety.

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Study facts

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Participants

152 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2024

Finished

Jul 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population consisted of all nurses working in the ICUs of the selected hospitals, including those assigned to morning, evening, and night shifts. A total of 152 nurses participated in the study.

Ages

21 to 45 years

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: A non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to recruit nurses who met the inclusion criteria, namely having at least one year of ICU experience and direct involvement in the care of mechanically ventilated patients. \- Exclusion Criteria: The nurses who have less than 1 year in ICU, as well as they were refused participant in study. \-

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Conditions

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Respiratory Aspiration

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Nurses' knowledge regarding initiating mechanical ventilation and nursing procedures

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Misan

    Amarah, Misan, 62001, Iraq