Abstract: Background: Nurses act as a part of healthcare facilities that are on the frontline against the covid-19 era. Aim of the study: this study aims to determine critical care nurses' knowledge, practices, and attitudes regarding ICU configuration preventive measures in the COVID-19 era. Method: 260 critical care nurses were included in this study. Results: The majority of them had good knowledge and practice. Whereas most of them had a positive attitude. Conclusion: It was determined that critical care nurse's knowledge about the ICU configuration preventive measures is good. They exhibit positive attitudes. Their knowledge and attitudes are a mirror of their practices to a large extent. Good KAP is a tool that can positively be used to control the spread of COVID-19 in intensive care units. In-.....
Key Word: Critical Care Nurses, Knowledge, Practices, Attitudes; Intensive Care Units; Preventive Measures, COVID-19 Pandemic, ICU Configuration.
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