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Factors Influencing Nurse Sedation Practices With Mechanically Ventilated Patients: A U.S. National Survey, Jill L. Guttormson, Linda L. Chlan, Craig R. Weinert, Kay Savik
Factors Influencing Nurse Sedation Practices With Mechanically Ventilated Patients: A U.S. National Survey, Jill L. Guttormson, Linda L. Chlan, Craig R. Weinert, Kay Savik
College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications
Objectives
Mechanically ventilated patients commonly receive sedative medications. There is increasing evidence that sedative medications impact on patient outcomes. Nursing behaviour is a key determinant of sedation administration. The purpose of this study was to determine factors that influence nurse sedation administration to mechanically ventilated patients.
Methods
The Nurse Sedation Practices Scale was mailed to a random sample of 1250 members of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
Results
A response rate of 39% was obtained. Respondents were primarily staff nurses (73%) with a bachelor's degree in nursing (59%) from various intensive care unit (ICU) settings. We limited the …