A study published in the American Journal of Infection Control describes and measures major barriers to optimally adhering to infection control guidelines, according to the study's abstract.
Researchers conducted in-depth interviews to develop a questionnaire for microbiologists, infection preventionists, public health physicians and public health nurses. When at least 33 percent of surveyed participants responded "strongly agree," "agree," or "rather agree than disagree," a barrier was defined as "often experienced."
Results from the surveys suggested adherence to infection prevention and control guidelines was compromised due to lack of imperative or precise wording; lack of easily identifiable instructions specific to each profession; lack of concrete performance targets; and lack of timely and adequate guidance on personal protective equipment and other safety measures.
Read the AJIC's article on barriers to infection prevention and control.
Read other coverage about infection control:
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Researchers conducted in-depth interviews to develop a questionnaire for microbiologists, infection preventionists, public health physicians and public health nurses. When at least 33 percent of surveyed participants responded "strongly agree," "agree," or "rather agree than disagree," a barrier was defined as "often experienced."
Results from the surveys suggested adherence to infection prevention and control guidelines was compromised due to lack of imperative or precise wording; lack of easily identifiable instructions specific to each profession; lack of concrete performance targets; and lack of timely and adequate guidance on personal protective equipment and other safety measures.
Read the AJIC's article on barriers to infection prevention and control.
Read other coverage about infection control:
- Study: Hands-Free Zone Technique, Double Gloving Helps Prevent Transmissible Infection
- AHRQ Doles out $34M for Projects Focused on Fighting Healthcare Infections
- 4 Tips for Improving Hand Hygiene Compliance
