Table 2 Overview subcategories and categories

• Acknowledged risk factors

Awareness of risk assessments and risk factors for HAP

• Taking advantage of routine risk assessments

• Respiratory care

Targeting HAP through multiple nursing care actions

• Mobility care

• Oral care

• Nutritional care

• Interprofessional teamwork

• Not part of standard nursing care

Challenges in providing respiratory care to patients in risk of HAP

• Not a prioritised part of nursing care

• Contextual challenges

• Environmental context

• Competence and knowledge level