Enhancing MRSA prevention in hospitals through patient education : A Literature Review from nursing perspective

Abstract

MRSA, a leading cause of hospital-associated infections, imposes high risk in an individual’s health and can even cause mortality. It is a well-known fact that controlling the spread of MRSA in hospitals and treating MRSA is very challenging and imposes a substantial burden in the healthcare sector. This thesis investigates the critical role of patient education and nurses’ intervention in preventing MRSA in hospital settings, as well as the potential spread of MRSA to other patients, healthcare workers, and families. In this thesis, we have identified the potential causes of MRSA spread in hospital settings and compiled various aspects of patient education and the nursing role that can minimize MRSA- related infections. Our study is based in selected journals emphasized in MRSA preventions. Our findings suggest that a combined approach, emphasizing patient education which is often overlooked in hospital, along with effective nursing practices and proper hand hygiene, can significantly help limit the spread of MRSA.