Effect of infection control training course on knowledge and practices of medical interns in a large academic hospital in Egypt: an intervention study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aya Farag El Sebaey ◽  
Samir Abd El Mageed Atlam ◽  
El Sayed Abd El Rahman El Kafas ◽  
Hanaa Abdelaziz Zayed
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Intervention Study ◽  
Academic Hospital ◽  
Training Course ◽  
Medical Interns

Norovirus outbreaks in nursing homes: the evaluation of infection control measures

2009 ◽  
Vol 137 (12) ◽  
pp. 1722-1733 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. H. M. FRIESEMA ◽  
H. VENNEMA ◽  
J. C. M. HEIJNE ◽  
C. M. de JAGER ◽  
G. MORROY ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Homes ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Sick Leave ◽  
Intervention Study ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Infection Control Measures

SUMMARYEffective infection control measures during norovirus outbreaks are urgently needed in places where vulnerable individuals gather. In the present study, the effect of a number of measures was investigated in daily practice. Forty-nine Dutch nursing homes were monitored prospectively for norovirus outbreaks during two winter seasons. A total of 37 norovirus outbreaks were registered. Control measures were most effective when implemented within 3 days after onset of disease of the first patient. Measures targeted at reduced transmission between persons, via aerosols, and via contaminated surfaces reduced illness in staff and in residents. Reducing illness in staff results in fewer costs for sick leave and substitution of staff and less disruption in the care of residents. The effect of control measures on outbreak duration was limited. This is the first intervention study examining the effect of control measures. Further research is needed to extend and refine the conclusions.

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