Assessing the Efficacy of Ventilator-Associated Event Prevention Bundle in the Intensive Care Units: An Intervention Study

Background: The use of evidence-based information as a prevention package and the quality of nursing care are effective in reducing infection rates to prevent ventilator-associated event (VAE) infections. Aim: This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of ventilator-associated event (VAE) prevention bundle practices in the intensive care unit (ICU). Methodology: This interventional study was conducted between January 1 and March 31, 2019. Data were collected using the Introductory Characteristics Form Regarding the Nurse Group, Training Evaluation Form for Ventilator-Associated Event Prevention Bundle Practice, and Follow-up Form for Ventilator-Associated Event Prevention Bundle. Prior to study, ethics committee approval and nurses' consent was obtained. The study was carried out with the intensive care unit nurses, and the period of the study included a total of 354 ventilator-days, 38 patients. Number, Percentage and Wilcoxon Test were used in the study. Results: Bundle general compliance in the intensive care unit reached a compliance percentage of 85%. In the study, it was observed that the rates of infection reduced in pre-, during, and post-intervention periods. Besides, the fact that the number of patients increased but ventilator days decreased within post-intervention period was remarkable. Conclusion: As a result, VAE prevention bundle practices, prepared in light of evidence-based guidelines, were found to reduce the rates of infection. The use of bundle practices in the intensive care units is recommended.