Background: Eyecare is an important aspect of nursing care for critical cases, but is
usually ignored due to continuous stress on life-threatening conditions in those patients.
Aim: To examine the effect of eye care learning package for mechanically ventilated
patients on critical care nurses' performance. Method: Quasi-experimental research design
was utilized to conduct this study. Sample: A convenience sample of 50 nurses working at
the Main Mansoura University Hospitals was included in this study. Tools: Data were
collected using two tools. Tool I: Eye Care Knowledge Questionnaire. This tool included
two parts; part 1 covered the socio-demographic characteristics of the studied nurses, and
part 2 involved an eye care knowledge questionnaire. The second tool was the eye care
observational checklist. Results: after learning package implementation; there was a highly
statistically significant improvement in critical care nurses' performance regarding eye care
for mechanically ventilated patients. Conclusion: the findings of the current study revealed
statistically significant improvements in critical care nurses' performance postimplementation
of the learning package compared to pre-education. Recommendations:
Based on the current study findings, continuous training programs for critical care nurses'
regarding eye care for mechanically ventilated patients are recommended to improve the
patients' outcomes. Additionally, eye assessment should be part of the daily routine
physical assessment and care of mechanically ventilated patients.