Infection prevention in hospitals
Mwansa, Martha (2025)
2025
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025120933933
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025120933933
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Hospital-acquired infections are adverse events in healthcare, that raise morbidity, mortality, lengthen hospital stays, and raise medical expenses. This study sought to find the best measures to lower infections and enhance patient safety by describing current infection prevention practices in hospitals.
A descriptive literature review aimed to identify relevant studies. Information was collected from reputable sources like Google Scholar and PubMed. The quality and applicability of the investigations were guaranteed by inclusion and exclusion criteria. Inductive content analysis was used to examine seven peer-reviewed publications.
Based on the review and analysis, the frequency of hospital-acquired illnesses was considerably decreased by regular hand hygiene procedures, ongoing staff training, and efficient monitoring systems. However, gaps were identified in areas such as inconsistent PPE use, limited environmental surveillance, and inadequate healthcare worker screening. Family involvement and evidence-based surgical techniques were found to further enhance infection control outcomes.
Infection prevention in hospitals requires a multifaceted approach combining behavioral, educational, environmental, and resource-based strategies. The findings contribute to improving infection control practices and can assist schools, legislators, and medical professionals in creating long-term plans to lower HAIs.
A descriptive literature review aimed to identify relevant studies. Information was collected from reputable sources like Google Scholar and PubMed. The quality and applicability of the investigations were guaranteed by inclusion and exclusion criteria. Inductive content analysis was used to examine seven peer-reviewed publications.
Based on the review and analysis, the frequency of hospital-acquired illnesses was considerably decreased by regular hand hygiene procedures, ongoing staff training, and efficient monitoring systems. However, gaps were identified in areas such as inconsistent PPE use, limited environmental surveillance, and inadequate healthcare worker screening. Family involvement and evidence-based surgical techniques were found to further enhance infection control outcomes.
Infection prevention in hospitals requires a multifaceted approach combining behavioral, educational, environmental, and resource-based strategies. The findings contribute to improving infection control practices and can assist schools, legislators, and medical professionals in creating long-term plans to lower HAIs.