scholarly journals Impact of Educational Intervention in Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control among healthcare professionals in Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 126-131
Author(s):  
Sait Kumar Pradhan ◽  
Sweta Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Control

Background: Health care-associated infection (HCAI) affects the mortality and morbidity of inpatients worldwide. Nepal is a developing country in which HCAI pose a major problem in terms of patient safety. Improper and inadequate knowledge about HCAI among health care workers is responsible for majority of nosocomial infections resulting in prolonged illness. Thus this study was designed to assess the level of knowledge of infection control among nurses and pharmacists. Methods: A pre and post interventional study was conducted in 22 participants using a self-administered questionnaire which included queries on hand hygiene strategies, cross contamination sources and aseptic services. Each correct answer was scored as 1 and an incorrect answer was scored as zero. The total score for each individual was calculated before and after the intervention which was compared using the Paired t test at 95% confidence interval. Result: 81.8% of the participants possessed a good knowledge on infection prevention and control practices which increased to 100% after intervention. The difference in knowledge score before and after the workshop was found to be statistically significant (p=0.034). Previous training and duration of work experience was found to be correlated with the knowledge score whereas the other independent variables had no association with the knowledge score. Conclusion: Educational intervention has a positive impact in the knowledge level of the healthcare professionals in infection and prevention control.

scholarly journals Impact of Educational Intervention in Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control among healthcare professionals in Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 126-131
Author(s):  
Sait Kumar Pradhan ◽  
Sweta Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Educational Intervention ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Knowledge Score ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Before And After ◽  
And Control

Background: Health care-associated infection (HCAI) affects the mortality and morbidity of inpatients worldwide. Nepal is a developing country in which HCAI pose a major problem in terms of patient safety. Improper and inadequate knowledge about HCAI among health care workers is responsible for majority of nosocomial infections resulting in prolonged illness. Thus this study was designed to assess the level of knowledge of infection control among nurses and pharmacists. Methods: A pre and post interventional study was conducted in 22 participants using a self-administered questionnaire which included queries on hand hygiene strategies, cross contamination sources and aseptic services. Each correct answer was scored as 1 and an incorrect answer was scored as zero. The total score for each individual was calculated before and after the intervention which was compared using the Paired t test at 95% confidence interval. Result: 81.8% of the participants possessed a good knowledge on infection prevention and control practices which increased to 100% after intervention. The difference in knowledge score before and after the workshop was found to be statistically significant (p=0.034). Previous training and duration of work experience was found to be correlated with the knowledge score whereas the other independent variables had no association with the knowledge score. Conclusion: Educational intervention has a positive impact in the knowledge level of the healthcare professionals in infection and prevention control.

scholarly journals The experience of European hospital-based health care workers on following infection prevention and control procedures for COVID-19

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Denise van Hout ◽  
Paul Hutchinson ◽  
Marta Wanat ◽  
Caitlin Pilbeam ◽  
Herman Goossens ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Infection Risk ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Emotional Wellbeing ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

ABSTRACTBackgroundWorking under pandemic conditions exposes health care workers (HCWs) to infection risk and psychological strain. Protecting the physical and psychological health of HCWs is a key priority. This study assessed the perceptions of European hospital HCWs of local infection prevention and control (IPC) procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact on their emotional wellbeing.MethodsWe performed two rounds of an international cross-sectional survey, between 31 March and 17 April 2020 via existing research networks (round 1), and between 14 May and 31 August 2020 via online convenience sampling (round 2). Main outcome measures were (1) behavioural determinants of HCW adherence with IPC procedures, (2) WHO-5 Well-Being Index, a validated scale of 0-100 reflecting emotional wellbeing. The WHO-5 was interpreted as a score below or above 50 points, a cut-off score used in previous literature to screen for depression.Results2,289 HCWs (round 1: n=190, round 2: n=2,099) from 40 countries in Europe participated. Mean age of respondents was 42 (±11) years, 66% were female, 47% and 39% were medical doctors and nurses, respectively. 74% (n=1699) of HCWs were directly treating patients with COVID-19, of which 32% (n=527) reported they were fearful of caring for these patients. HCWs reported high levels of concern about COVID-19 infection risk to themselves (71%) and their family (82%) as a result of their job. 40% of HCWs considered that getting infected with COVID-19 was not within their control. This was more common among junior than senior HCWs (46% versus 38%, P value <.01). Sufficient COVID-19-specific IPC training, confidence in PPE use and institutional trust were positively associated with the feeling that becoming infected with COVID-19 was within their control. Female HCWs were more likely than males to report a WHO-5 score below 50 points (aOR 1.5 (95% confidence interval (CI) 1.2-1.8).ConclusionsIn Europe, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a differential impact on those providing direct COVID-19 patient care, junior staff and women. Health facilities must be aware of these differential impacts, build trust and provide tailored support for this vital workforce during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

scholarly journals Infection prevention and control, pillar for safety of healthcare worker: COVID-19 experience, Patan Hospital, Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 93-96
Author(s):  
Piyush Rajbhandari ◽  
Deveshree Dongol
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Healthcare Worker ◽  
Health Care Workers ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Care Workers ◽  
Response Plan ◽  
And Control

Infection prevention and control (IPC) programs play an integral part in the safety of patients, visitors, health care workers and environment as these programs provide guidelines and standard for recognition, prevention and control of infection. With COVID-19 pandemic, Patan Hospital, Patan Academy of Health Sciences, Nepal, is amongst the few hospitals in Nepal to have undertaken the responsibility of managing COVID patients. The COVID response plan has been activated and is currently the best prepared institution to manage this pandemic.

scholarly journals Emerging Challenges and Threats for Dental Health Care Sector Attributable to COVID-19: Tale of a Developing Country

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (5) ◽  
pp. 278-280 ◽  
Author(s):  
Asma Sadruddin Pethani ◽  
Raheel Rehman Allana ◽  
Mehmood Hussain
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Care Setting ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Scientific Data ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Dental Health Care ◽  
Cross Transmission ◽  
And Control

Prevention and control of infection in dentistry is an essential matter that has gained immense attention in recent years. There exist a lack of scientific data about the cross-transmission and its associated risk, especially in the dental health care setting of Pakistan. This article will evaluate the emerging challenges and threats for the dental community in Pakistan attributable to the COVID-19 outbreak. There is a significant knowledge gap regarding the state- and institutional-level of infection prevention and control (IPC) policies and practices. In addition, not much is known about the development, implementation, and monitoring of IPC policies and its challenges.

scholarly journals 2017 Infectious Diseases Society of America Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Infectious Diarrhea

2017 ◽  
Vol 65 (12) ◽  
pp. 1963-1973 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andi L Shane ◽  
Rajal K Mody ◽  
John A Crump ◽  
Phillip I Tarr ◽  
Theodore S Steiner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Clinical Practice Guidelines ◽  
Practice Guidelines ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Infectious Diarrhea ◽  
And Control

Abstract These guidelines are intended for use by healthcare professionals who care for children and adults with suspected or confirmed infectious diarrhea. They are not intended to replace physician judgement regarding specific patients or clinical or public health situations. This document does not provide detailed recommendations on infection prevention and control aspects related to infectious diarrhea.

scholarly journals 753 Facilitators and barriers in adherence to infection prevention and control recommendations among healthcare providers in cardiac settings

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (Supplement_G) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oronzo Chialà ◽  
Ludovica Chiaretti ◽  
Antonio Ruggiero ◽  
Angelica Carnevale ◽  
Jacopo Fiorini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Fundamental Aspect ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Facilitators And Barriers ◽  
And Control

Abstract Aims The infection prevention and control (IPC) represents a global issue. In cardiac settings, it is a fundamental aspect, mostly in interventional procedures (PMK and valves implantation, angiography procedures), even if with different levels of incidence, mortality, and morbidity. Different guidelines and recommendations have been published to reduce complications related to cardiac procedures infections. Although there are several recommendations, the presence of specific protocols and the adherence to them in medical treatment facilities are controversial. The aim is to identify facilitators and barriers to IPC guidelines in health care providers of cardiac settings. Methods and results The research will be conducted in three phases: (1) an integrative review, to identify the main IPC recommendations related to the most common invasive procedures in cardiac interventional settings and the most cited facilitator and barriers; (2) the information collected by the review will help to conduct an explorative survey, involving health care providers from cardiac settings, to better understand what are the most helpful facilitators and the hardest barriers to face; and (3) a qualitative study, using explorative interviews will be held to analyze the experiences of health care providers in their professional action. Conclusions Generally, the adherence to IPC recommendations results difficult and time-consuming. For example, even if healthcare workers may value the use of IPC guidelines, such as wearing PPE, these are not always available, adequate for purpose, or comfortable. Identifying which factors could be considered facilitators or barriers will help authorities and healthcare facilities in developing effective strategies to support health care providers to undertake IPC measures.

scholarly journals Health Worker Compliance with Infection Prevention and Control Policy in Ghana: A Case Study of La General Hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-161
Author(s):  
Vincentia D. Kondor
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Health Worker ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Infection Prevention ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Control Policy ◽  
Time Constraints ◽  
Infection Prevention And Control ◽  
And Control

Infection Prevention And Control Is An Important Topic In The Delivery Of Quality Health Care Because It Aims At Protecting The Patient, The Health Worker, And The General Public. The Main Objective Of The Study Was To Determine Health Workers’ Compliance With Infection Prevention And Control Policy Guidelines During Health Care Delivery. A Cross-Sectional Design Using A Quantitative Method Was Used To Carry Out This Study In Which 143 Health Workers At The La General Hospital Were Selected Using A Stratified Sampling Method. The Data Collected Using A Structured Questionnaire Was Statistically Analyzed Using Chi-Square Test And Logistic Regression To Establish An Association Between The Dependent And Independent Variables Using A Significance Level Of P<0.05 At 95% Confidence Interval. The Results Indicated That Knowledge Of Infection Prevention And Control Among Health Workers Was High As 97% Had Adequate Knowledge, With 64% Of This Proportion Having Excellent Knowledge. Additionally, The Availability Of Infection Prevention Resources To Health Workers Always Was 31.4%; Non-Compliance Due To Time Constraints At Work Was 66.4%, And Compliance With Infection Prevention And Control Guidelines Was 30.7%. Time Constraint At Work Was Significantly Associated With Health Workers’ Compliance With Infection Prevention And Control (P = 0.001). The Paper Suggests That Regular In-Service Training On Infection Prevention And Control Must Be Continued To Improve The Standards Of Health Delivery Practice. Management Is Encouraged To Improve The Availability Of Infection Prevention Resources To Health Workers And To Duly Regulate Staff Workload In Order To Reduce Time Constraints And Prevent Burnout.

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