Prevention of Hospital Acquired Infections: a scoping review.
Sharma, Rashmi; Paul, Jackson (2023)
Sharma, Rashmi
Paul, Jackson
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023112431571
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Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) constitute a critical and widespread issue in healthcare settings, posing a significant threat to patient safety and well-being. This thesis provides a comprehensive analysis of HAIs, their epidemiology, associated risk factors, and the implications for both patients and healthcare facilities. For this study scoping review of 14 different articles has been performed. Articles were collected from various sources such as scientific databases like (EBSCO host, CINAHL, MEDLINE, GREENFILE, ACADEMIC SEARCH ELITE, websites such as CDC, THL, WHO and journals). The research begins by examining the various types of HAIs, including surgical site infections, urinary tract infections, bloodstream infections, clostridium difficile infections and Ventilator associated Pneumonia. It explores the pathogens responsible for these infections and the modes of transmission within hospital environments. In-depth epidemiological investigations shed light on the prevalence of HAIs and their consequences in terms of patient morbidity and mortality. Furthermore, it explores the impact of infection control practices, surveillance, and the role of healthcare workers in HAI prevention. In the context of prevention and intervention, this research proposes a framework to address HAIs comprehensively. It encompasses strategies for infection control, workers, and patient education along with the importance of prevention. Recommendations are provided for best practices, and future research directions to combat HAIs effectively. This thesis aims to contribute to the ongoing effort to reduce the incidence of HAIs and enhance patient safety in hospital settings.