Effect of Eye Care Clinical Guidelines Training on Critical Care Nurses’ Competency and Eye Complications among Critically Ill Patients
Amina Hemida Salem
Abstract:Background: Nursing care of eyes is considered a basic nursing intervention in critically ill patients. However, it is sometimes neglected due to the focus on supporting vital body functions. These patients are at great risk of eye disorders as a result of their medical conditions and treatment that can alter the eye protective mechanisms, such as the use of ventilatory support and sedation. Preventing eye problems requires improving the critical care nurses' competency through continuous pre-service education… Show more
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