Publications by authors named "Muna Al-Kharabsheh"

Article Synopsis
  • Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common hospital-acquired infection in critically ill patients, highlighting the need for preventive measures like proper oral care and patient positioning to improve outcomes.
  • A systematic review of 13 randomized controlled trials found that effective oral care significantly reduces VAP incidence in some studies, while positioning patients at a 45-degree angle is more beneficial than at 30 degrees or supine.
  • Individualization of patient positioning is essential due to potential contraindications, and further research is needed to explore alternatives to oral chlorhexidine for effective oral care in VAP prevention.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Introduction: Bedside nurses in the intensive care units are exposed to multiple challenges in their regular practice and recently have taken in ventricular assist device care in Lebanon since its introduction as a fairly new practice.

Objectives: To explore the experiences of nursing staff who work in Lebanese hospitals with Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD).

Methods: This study employed a qualitative phenomenological research design, where semi-structured interviews were carried out among fifteen LVAD nurses in an acute care hospital.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF
Article Synopsis
  • * Findings show that about 50% of participants reported headaches, with tension-type headaches at 10.3% and migraines at 4.8%, more frequently among girls aged 14-15.
  • * The authors highlight the high and rising rates of headaches and migraines in Jordan, calling for urgent health education initiatives by school nurses and healthcare providers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF