Nurses' Performance Regarding Eye Care Among Unconscious Critically Ill Patients

Abstract

Eye care among critically ill patients in ICU remained a public health problem worldwide. The unconscious mechanically ventilated cases are at high possibility for development of eye complications ranging from mild conjunctivitis to serious corneal injury and ulceration with subsequent development of eye perforation and blindness (Bendavid et al., 2017). ICU nurses play a major role in prevention as well as management of eye complication in those individuals. Proper assessment and follow up of well-established protocol contribute to early recognition and treatment of critical cases are responsible for better outcomes with low incidence of ocular complications (Kocacal, 2018). Aim of the study: The aim of this study was to assess nurses’ performance regarding eye care among unconscious critically ill patients through the following: 1- Assess nurses' knowledge regarding eye care among unconscious critically ill patients. 2- Assess nurses' practices regarding eye care among unconscious critically ill patients.