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Table 5 Barriers to EBG related to VAP

From: Assessment of knowledge and compliance to evidence-based guidelines for VAP prevention among ICU nurses in Tanzania

Barrier

n (%)

Lack of skills

112 (96.6)

Inadequate staff

111 (95.7)

Job discretion

109 (94)

Insufficient knowledge

92 (79.3)

Lack of guidance

91 (78.4)

Laziness

87 (75)

Considered unnecessary

5 (4.3)