Care packages are standard procedures systematically developed to improve the quality of healthcare and ensure patient safety. This study was conducted to evaluate the attitudes of intensive care nurses towards the implementation of care packages: the impact of process and quality management perspectives. The descriptive characteristics of the participating nurses and their opinions regarding care packages were assessed using a Likert-type scale. Most participants were between 26 and 41 years old, and a significant proportion held a bachelor's degree and had more than six years of professional experience. 70.2% of the nurses stated that they had received training on care packages, and 63.8% stated that they used care packages in their clinical practice. It was determined that the participants' general opinions regarding care packages were positive, and the average scores given to the scale items ranged from 3.83 to 4.43. The highest participation rate was towards statements that care packages prevent catheter-related infections, ventilator-associated pneumonia, and pressure ulcers. However, the opinion that care packages increase workload also had a high average score. Furthermore, awareness of the structural features of care packages was found to be lower compared to other items. Consequently, nurses view care packages as an effective practice for infection prevention and improving the quality of care; however, they have reservations about their impact on workload. Therefore, it is recommended that regular and structured in-service training programs be planned to increase nurses' knowledge and awareness levels regarding care packages, workflows be reviewed, and administrative support mechanisms be strengthened. It is believed that these approaches will improve the quality of patient care by supporting the effective use of care packages.
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