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The study aims to analyze nursing care-sensitive indicators in intensive care units located in low- and middle-income countries.

February 2, 2026Open Access

Nursing-sensitive indicators in intensive care units in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review

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A scoping review maps nursing care-sensitive indicators in intensive care units, indicating a need for improved practices.

The study aims to analyze nursing care-sensitive indicators in intensive care units located in low- and middle-income countries.
Conducted a scoping review following Joanna Briggs Institute methodology.
Utilized the PCC model for structuring the review.
Searched databases including PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and CINAHL for relevant literature.
Performed a double-blind review process to ensure data reliability.
Identified 115 nursing care-sensitive indicators categorized into structure (39), process (30), and outcomes (46).
Highlighted indicators include nurse-to-patient ratios, pain and sedation assessment, device-associated infections, and mortality rates.
Found limited literature focused on low- and middle-income countries, suggesting an urgent need for quality monitoring.

Pereira et al. (2026) studied this question.

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