Nurses' Knowledge of Initiating Mechanical Ventilation in ICUs (ICU-MV-KNOW)

April 9, 2026 updated by: Aqeel Azeez Arrar

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

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

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from November 20, 2024, to July 15, 2025, among 152 nurses in adult ICUs of four major governmental hospitals. A purposive sample was selected. Data were collected using a structured, self-administered questionnaire with 20 multiple-choice items covering indications for mechanical ventilation, nursing procedures (pre-, intra-, post-ventilation), prevention of ventilator-associated complications, weaning, and monitoring. Knowledge scores were categorized as Poor (0.00-0.33), Moderate (0.34-0.66), and Good (0.67-1.00). Content validity was reviewed by 11 critical care nursing experts, and reliability was confirmed (Cronbach's α = 0.81).

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

152

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Iraq
    • Misan
      • Amarah, Misan, Iraq, 62001
        • University of Misan

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consisted of all nurses working in the ICUs of the selected hospitals, including those assigned to morning, evening, and night shifts. A total of 152 nurses participated in the study.

Description

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.

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Exclusion Criteria: The nurses who have less than 1 year in ICU, as well as they were refused participant in study.

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Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Assessment of Nurses' Knowledge Regarding Initiating Mechanical Ventilation and Nursing Procedures in ICUs: A Cross-Sectional Study
Time Frame: 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.
A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted from November 20, 2024, to July 15, 2025, among 152 nurses in adult ICUs of four major governmental hospitals. A purposive sample was selected
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.

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Aqeel Azeez Arrar

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: AQEEL ARRAR, PH. D., University of Misan

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

November 20, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

March 25, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

July 15, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 9, 2026

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 9, 2026

First Posted (Actual)

April 16, 2026

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

April 16, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 9, 2026

Last Verified

April 1, 2026

More Information

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Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • UOM-Nursing-ICU-MV-2026
  • UMisan-ICU-MV-Knowledge-2026 (Other Identifier: UMisan-ICU-MV-Knowledge-2026-01)

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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