Improving Neonatal Nurses Knowledge and Preventive Practices for Unplanned Extubation: Effective of a low-cost Multimodal Educational Intervention in the NICU

Abstract Unplanned Extubation is a frequent adverse event in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs), that is associated with increased morbidity, prolonged hospitalization and financial costs. Evidence suggests that unplanned extubation (UE) is preventable through the management of its risk factors. Many modifiable UE risk factors are directly related to nursing care, thus empowering nurses through education can improve neonatal safety outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a structured educational intervention in improving nurses knowledge and practices related to UE in NI

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