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Outcomes of Using Nursing Practice Guidelines for Prevention of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections in Critically Ill Patients: A Comparative Study

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSI) are a major complication in critically ill medical patients who receive central line catheter insertion. Therefore, Nursing Practice Guidelines (NPG) are needed. Objectives: This study aimed to compare the incidence of CLABSI between the intervention group and the standard care group. Methods: The research design was a comparative study. A total of 92 critically ill medical patients were recruited and assigned to the standard care group (n = 46), which received only standardized care, and the intervention group (n = 46), which received the NPG.

Source: The Malaysian Journal of Nursing

DOI: 10.31674/mjn.2026.v17i04.014

Authors: Anucha Taiwong, Pookkwan Phase, Phuttakanya Nartsilapa, Yuwadee Waiyaphat, Kamthorn Dana

Institutions: Srimahasarakham Nursing College, Mahasarakham Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis

Subfield: Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7150828348

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