scholarly journals Knowledge and Compliance of Nursing Students regarding Infection Control Standard Precautions during their Clinical Training

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-33
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Standard Precautions

scholarly journals Compliance with Standard Precautions Among University Nursing Students From Croatia: A Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. s180-s180
Author(s):  
Tomislav Mestrovic ◽  
Marijana Neuberg ◽  
Goran Kozina
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Linear Regression Analysis ◽  
Compliance Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Standard Precautions ◽  
Cross Sectional

Background: Stringent compliance with standard precautions is of utmost importance for reducing the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs); however, the role of medical and nursing students is often underappreciated. Because undergraduate and graduate nursing programs combine classroom education and clinical training, nursing students are already important stakeholders in HAI risk reduction and patient safety endeavors. Objectives: In this study, we appraised self-reported adherence to standard precautions among university nursing students, and we examined factors that may influence their level of compliance. Methods: In total, 362 undergraduate and graduate university nursing students form the University North in Croatia (Europe), enrolled in courses or modules with clinical placement, were surveyed in this self-reported cross-sectional study. A 2-part self-administered questionnaire was used, consisting of a demographic survey and a globally applicable 20-item Compliance with Standard Precautions Scale (CSPS). Differences were examined by an independent t test and analysis of variance (ANOVA), and factors influencing compliance were further appraised by a standard multiple linear regression analysis. Significance was set at P <.05 (2-sided). Results: The overall compliance rate in this study was 58.4%. The highest compliance rate was observed for wearing gloves when exposed to body fluids, blood products, and any excretion of patients (82.8%); conversely, the lowest compliance rate was reported for disposing a sharps box before it was full (27.2%). Higher rates of compliance were seen in female nursing students compared with their male counterparts (P = 0.039). Even though age was not a significant predictor, there was an increase in compliance rates according to the academic year level (P < .001). Conclusions: Our results indicate that the overall compliance rate of the Croatian nursing students was moderate, although there was a trend toward more rigorous standard precaution adherence with more education and clinical experience. These findings highlight the need to improve the nursing curriculum to integrate more material on infection control practices early in the program, consequently bridging the gap between theory and practice. Finally, a supportive culture of infection control adherence in quotidian clinical practice must be continuously fostered.Funding: NoneDisclosures: None

scholarly journals Awareness and Performance on Standard Precautions of Hospital-acquired Infection Control in Nursing Students: The Mediating Effect of Internal Health Locus of Control

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 378-388
Author(s):  
Sun Yi Yang ◽  
Hyo Nam Lim
Keyword(s):  
Locus Of Control ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Health Locus Of Control ◽  
Mediating Effects ◽  
Standard Precautions ◽  
Hospital Acquired Infection ◽  
And Performance ◽  
Hospital Acquired ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose: The aim of this study was to identify the status of performance on standard precautions among nursing students and to examine the mediating effects of internal health locus of control on the relationship between awareness and performance on standard precautions of hospital-acquired infection control. Methods: The participants in this study were 134 nursing students. The measurements included a standard precautions awareness and performance scale, and a multidimensional health locus of control scale. Data were analyzed using independent t-test, one-way ANOVA, $Scheff{acute{e}}$ test, Pearson correlation coefficient, and simple and multiple regression techniques. Mediation analysis was performed by the Baron and Kenny's method and Sobel test. Results: The mean score of standard awareness, standard performance, and internal health locus of control about standard precaution were $174.30{pm}9.08$; $169.48{pm}12.04$; and $20.43{pm}2.82$; respectively. There was a positive correlation between standard awareness and performance (r=.414, p<.001). Also, standard awareness was significantly correlated with internal health locus of control (r=.413, p=.014). Internal health locus of control showed partial mediating effects in the relationship between awareness and performance. Conclusion: The results indicate a need to improve the internal health locus of control of nursing students. Therefore, an internal health locus of control improvement program should improve performance on standard precautions for patients and themselves.

Prevention of Nosocomial Infection and Standard Precautions: Knowledge and Source of Information Among Healthcare Students

2008 ◽  
Vol 29 (7) ◽  
pp. 642-647 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie-Pierre Tavolacci ◽  
Joël Ladner ◽  
Laurent Bailly ◽  
Véronique Merle ◽  
Isabelle Pitrou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Nosocomial Infection ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Standard Precautions ◽  
Healthcare Students ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Source Of Information

Objective.To evaluate the knowledge of healthcare students after four curricula on infection control and to identify sources of information.Design.Cross-sectional study.Setting.Four healthcare schools at Rouen University (Rouen, France).Participants.Medical students, nursing students, assistant radiologist students, and physiotherapist students taking public health courses.Methods.To measure students' knowledge of infection control and their sources of information, 6 multiple-choice questions were asked about 3 specific areas: standard precautions, hand hygiene, and nosocomial infection. Each questionnaire section had 10 possible points, for an overall perfect score of 30. The sources of information for these 3 areas were also recorded: self-learning, practice training in wards, formal training in wards, and teaching during the curriculum. A logistic regression analysis was performed to identify factors associated with acceptable level of knowledge.Results.Three hundred fifty students (107 medical students, 78 nursing students, 71 physiotherapist students, and 94 assistant radiologist students) were included in the study. The mean overall score (±SD) was 21.5 ± 2.84. Nursing students had a better mean overall score (23.2 ± 2.35) than did physiotherapist students (21.9 ± 2.36), medical students (21.1 ± 2.35), and assistant radiologist students (20.5 ± 3.04; P < .001). The mean scores (±SD) for the component sections of the questionnaire were 8.5 ±1.4 for standard precautions, 7.4 ± 1.26 for hand hygiene, and 5.7 ± 1.55 for nosocomial infections (P < .001). The main source of information was material taught during the curriculum. Results of multivariate analysis indicate that the probability of attaining acceptable knowledge in each area was smaller for medical students and assistant radiologist students than for nursing students.Conclusion.The overall score for infection control indicated that instruction was effective; however, knowledge levels were different by area (the best scores were results of tests of standard precautions) and curriculum (nursing students achieved the best overall score). Ward training for daily infection control practice (ie, bedside instructions training and course work) could be improved for healthcare students.

scholarly journals Compliance with standard precautions during clinical training of nursing students in Saudi Arabia: A multi-university study

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 937-945 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farhan Alshammari ◽  
Jonas Preposi Cruz ◽  
Nahed Alquwez ◽  
Joseph Almazan ◽  
Fatmah Alsolami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Clinical Training ◽  
Compliance Rate ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Standard Precautions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Clinical Exposure

Introduction: Nursing students are susceptible to healthcare-associated infections because of their direct patient interactions during their clinical training. Hence, compliance with standard precautions (SPs) is paramount during their clinical exposure and training. This study investigated the compliance with SPs and its predictors among Saudi nursing students from six universities. Methodology: This descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in six government universities in Saudi Arabia. A convenience sample of 829 Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) students was surveyed using the Compliance with Standard Precautions Scale. Descriptive and inferential statistics were carried out to analyze the data. Results: The overall compliance rate of the respondents was 60.1% with a mean score of 12.02 (SD = 4.50). The students reported highest compliance on covering the mouth and nose when wearing a mask, while the lowest compliance was on disposing sharps box before it is full. The university, academic year level, and attendance to infection prevention and control training or seminar in the last six months were identified as significant predictors of the students’ compliance with SPs. Conclusions: The findings provide valuable insights and guidance for improving the practice of SPs among future nurses, which could result in the reduction of infection exposure and its transmission rates among future nurses in clinical settings.

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