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Nurses’ Perceptions Of Caring For Patients In The Prone Position, Brianna Jean Judkins

Honors Theses and Capstones

Introduction: Prone positioning has been used for decades to supplement the treatment of patients diagnosed with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). The effects it has on improving lung aeration, reducing compression, and increasing alveolar recruitment, have become evident through continued research. As a result of the H1N1 and COVID-19 pandemics, proning has become a popular and effective adjunct to treatment. Despite its increased use, there continues to be minimal research regarding nurses’ perceptions of the maneuver and patient care. Objectives: The purpose of this study is to understand the perceptions of nurses caring for patients in the prone position. Identifying …