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Dnp Final Report: An Evidence-Based Initiative To Reduce Risk Of Ventilator-Associated Events, Bailey Dee Burge
Dnp Final Report: An Evidence-Based Initiative To Reduce Risk Of Ventilator-Associated Events, Bailey Dee Burge
DNP Final Reports
Ventilator-associated events have been considered an outcome metric for quality patient care. Ventilator-associated events are associated with unnecessary medical expenses. These events are multifactorial, yet bedside nurses can help decrease this nosocomial infection through proper oral care. A PICOT question was constructed to search the evidence systematically. The systematic literature search evidence was appraised to provide recommendations for the bundle of care process regarding ventilator-associated event prevention, specifically oral care. The body of evidence was comprised of five articles reporting statically significant outcomes. The evidence-based oral care protocol was implemented for a quarter of a year in patients with mechanical …