Table 4 HPs’ adherence to EBG recommendations for general management in three medical units*

 In need of sputum mobilisation

15/11 (73.3)

13/10 (76.9)

9/7 (77.8)

 Sputum mobilisation received by PEP^b

11/2 (18.2)

10/2 (20.0)

7/3 (42.9)

 Oral care (twice a day)

15/4 (26.7)

13/3 (23.1)

9/5 (55.6)

 In need of fluid therapy

15/10 (66.7)

13/9 (69.2)

9/7 (77.8)

 Fluid therapy plan developed^c

10/9 (90.0)

9/8 (88.9)

7/6 (85.7)

 Fluids received accordance to fluid therapy plan^c

9/4 (44.4)

8/2 (25.0)

6/4 (66.7)

 Screening for nutrition status (≤24 h)

15/4 (26.7)

13/4(30.8)

9/4 (44.4)

 Screening for nutrition status (up to or during observation days)

15/ 8 (53.3)

13/8 (61.5)

9/8 (88.9)

 In need of nutrition support

15/11 (73.3)

13/9 (69.2)

9/7 (77.8)

 Development of nutrition support plan^{d, b}

11/6 (54.5)

9/6 (66.7)

7/6 (85.7)

 Mobilization (walk or sit out of bed ≥20 min)

15/11 (73.3)

13/8 (61.5)

9/5 (55.6)

 In need of mobilisation support

15/10 (66.7)

13/10 (76.9)

9/8 (88.9)

 Development of mobilisation plan^{e, b}

10/6 (60.0)

10/7 (70.0)

8/6 (75.0)

 Mobilization received accordance to mobilisation plan^e

6/2 (33.3)

7/3 (42.9)

6/3(50.0)

 In need of oxygen therapy

15/9 (60.0)

13/9 (69.2)

9/8 (88.9)

 Oxygen therapy initiated and monitored according to SpO₂ level^a

9/8 (88.9)

9/9 (100.0)

8/8 (100.0)