CompletedNot Applicable

Nurses' Knowledge of Initiating Mechanical Ventilation in ICUs

Iraq152 participantsStarted 2024-11-20

Plain-language summary

To assess intensive care unit (ICU) nurses' knowledge regarding initiation of mechanical ventilation and associated nursing procedures in hospitals of a southern in Iraq.

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years – 45 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

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. \-

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Assessment of Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Initiating Mechanical Ventilation and Nursing Procedures in ICUs: A Cross-Sectional Study

Timeframe: The overall study period extended from November 20, 2024, to July 15, 2025. Data collection was conducted after obtaining ethical approval, between March 25, 2025, and July 15, 2025.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07534202

SponsorAqeel Azeez Arrar

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-03-25

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