A survey on prevention of surgical infections in operating theaters

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dc.contributor.authorDemir F.
dc.date.accessioned2019-10-27T08:35:43Z
dc.date.available2019-10-27T08:35:43Z
dc.date.issued2009
dc.departmentEge Üniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractBackground: It is well known that surgical site infections (SSIs) contribute significantly to the cost of nosocomial infections. Although many guidelines and recommendations exist, research has demonstrated that practices for preventing SSIs in operating theaters (OT) vary. Aim: The purpose of this study was to describe the current infection control practices for SSIs, formerly called surgical wound infections, in OTs, and compare these findings with evidence-based practice guidelines. Methods: In order to accomplish the purpose, a prospective, cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted. Data were collected by interviewing the charge nurses in 24 OTs of 11 hospitals in the city of Izmir, Turkey. The results were tabulated and compared with an evidence-based guideline. Results: Data showed that there is a lack of adherence to the guideline. The most compliant areas to the guideline were hand/forearm antisepsis and the use of surgical gowns and drapes. Implications: It is suggested that increased compliance to infection control guidelines for surgical infections in OTs would facilitate providing best practice and evidence-based care. There is a need for further research to determine why there is a difference between what is practiced and what guidelines indicate should be practiced. © 2009 Sigma Theta Tau International.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1111/j.1741-6787.2009.00152.xen_US
dc.identifier.endpage113en_US
dc.identifier.issn1545-102X
dc.identifier.issue2en_US
dc.identifier.pmid19422673en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityQ1en_US
dc.identifier.startpage102en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-6787.2009.00152.x
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/11454/27285
dc.identifier.volume6en_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMeden_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.relation.ispartofWorldviews on Evidence-Based Nursingen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessen_US
dc.subjectEvidence-based practiceen_US
dc.subjectOperating theateren_US
dc.subjectSurgical site infectionen_US
dc.titleA survey on prevention of surgical infections in operating theatersen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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