Competency and Associated Factors Influencing Oral Care Provision Among ICU Nurses Caring for Mechanically Ventilated Patients at Tenwek Hospital, Kenya

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<h4>Background</h4> Oral care is a critical nursing intervention for mechanically ventilated patients in intensive care units (ICUs) and plays an important role in preventing ventilator-associated complications. However, variability in nurses’ competency in oral care remains a concern, particularly in resource-limited settings. <h4>Objective</h4> To assess ICU nurses’ competency in providing oral care to mechani...

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• Evidence-Based Medicine
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• National Health Programs
• Practice Guidelines as Topic
• Quality Assurance, Health Care
• Societies, Medical

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32d29087-618c-5474-82e0-fdc3370dc705

DOI

10.64898/2026.07.13.26357951