subject:(Infection Prevention)

Addis Ababa University

1. YIBRAH, ALEMAYEHU. MPROVING OF ETHIOPIAN HOSPITAL REFORM IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE, INFECTION PREVENTION STANDARDS IN SUHUL HOSPITAL, NORTHERN ETHIOPIA .

Degree: 2013, Addis Ababa University

URL: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5358

► Abstract Problem statement: assessment of Ethiopian Hospitals Reform Implementation Guideline (EHRIG) Infection Prevention (IP) standards met were too low. Objective: To increase the percentage of… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: HOSPITAL REFORM IMPLEMENTATION; INFECTION PREVENTION

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APA (6^th Edition):

YIBRAH, A. (2013). MPROVING OF ETHIOPIAN HOSPITAL REFORM IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE, INFECTION PREVENTION STANDARDS IN SUHUL HOSPITAL, NORTHERN ETHIOPIA . (Thesis). Addis Ababa University. Retrieved from http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5358

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

YIBRAH, ALEMAYEHU. “MPROVING OF ETHIOPIAN HOSPITAL REFORM IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE, INFECTION PREVENTION STANDARDS IN SUHUL HOSPITAL, NORTHERN ETHIOPIA .” 2013. Thesis, Addis Ababa University. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5358.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

YIBRAH, ALEMAYEHU. “MPROVING OF ETHIOPIAN HOSPITAL REFORM IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE, INFECTION PREVENTION STANDARDS IN SUHUL HOSPITAL, NORTHERN ETHIOPIA .” 2013. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

YIBRAH A. MPROVING OF ETHIOPIAN HOSPITAL REFORM IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE, INFECTION PREVENTION STANDARDS IN SUHUL HOSPITAL, NORTHERN ETHIOPIA . [Internet] [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5358.

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Council of Science Editors:

YIBRAH A. MPROVING OF ETHIOPIAN HOSPITAL REFORM IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE, INFECTION PREVENTION STANDARDS IN SUHUL HOSPITAL, NORTHERN ETHIOPIA . [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2013. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/5358

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University of Utah

2. Perry, Emily Lynn. Assessing periimplant tissue infection prevention in a percutaneous model.

Degree: MS;, Bioengineering;, 2008, University of Utah

URL: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/200/rec/125

► Prevention of infection remains a challenge to the implementation of the percutaneous sseointegrated implant technology of prosthetic limb attachment in amputees. The purpose of this… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Infection prevention; Artificial limbs; Amputees; Rehabilitation

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Perry, E. L. (2008). Assessing periimplant tissue infection prevention in a percutaneous model. (Masters Thesis). University of Utah. Retrieved from http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/200/rec/125

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Perry, Emily Lynn. “Assessing periimplant tissue infection prevention in a percutaneous model.” 2008. Masters Thesis, University of Utah. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/200/rec/125.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Perry, Emily Lynn. “Assessing periimplant tissue infection prevention in a percutaneous model.” 2008. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Perry EL. Assessing periimplant tissue infection prevention in a percutaneous model. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Utah; 2008. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/200/rec/125.

Council of Science Editors:

Perry EL. Assessing periimplant tissue infection prevention in a percutaneous model. [Masters Thesis]. University of Utah; 2008. Available from: http://content.lib.utah.edu/cdm/singleitem/collection/etd2/id/200/rec/125

Addis Ababa University

3. GEROMA, MORKA. ASSESSMENT OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES TOWARDS INFECTION PREVENTION AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS OF PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES IN WEST ARSI, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA.

Degree: 2015, Addis Ababa University

URL: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/7619

► Background: Health care workers (HCW) are at risk of infection with blood borne pathogens (BBP) through occupational exposure to blood and infectious body fluids presents… (more)

▼ Background: Health care workers (HCW) are at risk of infection with blood borne pathogens (BBP) through occupational exposure to blood and infectious body fluids presents the greatest risk for transmission in the health care settings(3). Health care associated infections place a significant economic burden` on the health care system. Infection control(IC) practices are paramount to minimize health care associated infections. This study was to assess the knowledge and practice of health care providers towards infection prevention and associated factors in health facilities in West Arsi Zone, 2015 Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in April six to ten 2015 in selected health facilities of West Arsi Zone. Six hundred eighteen health providers were included in the study. The sample size was assigned to each health facility proportional to their number of healthcare providers. Study subjects were selected by simple random sampling technique. Self administered structured questionnaire was used to collect information. Bivariate and Multivariate Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with knowledge and practice of healthcare providers towards infection prevention. P-value<0.05. Result: six hundred forty eighty participants with 95.3% response rate were involved in the study. Of these, (46.3%) had poor knowledge and 63.7% had unsafe practice health care provider‟s score towards infection prevention. Having training on infection prevention were significantly associated with knowledge on infection prevention (AOR=5.019 CI of 95% (1.453, 8.585)). Having training on infection prevention was significantly associated with practice on infection prevention. (AOR= 5.305 CI of 95% (2.420, 11.629)). Conclusion: Above one third of healthcare providers had relatively poor knowledge and nearly two third of them had unsafe practice on infection prevention. Infection prevention training and presence of infection guideline in the health facility are determinant factor to knowledge and practice. Further study is recommended Advisors/Committee Members: BERHANU WORDOFA ( Msc) (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Knowledge; Practice; Infection prevention; West Arsi Zone.

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GEROMA, M. (2015). ASSESSMENT OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES TOWARDS INFECTION PREVENTION AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS OF PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES IN WEST ARSI, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA. (Thesis). Addis Ababa University. Retrieved from http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/7619

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

GEROMA, MORKA. “ASSESSMENT OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES TOWARDS INFECTION PREVENTION AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS OF PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES IN WEST ARSI, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA. ” 2015. Thesis, Addis Ababa University. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/7619.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

GEROMA, MORKA. “ASSESSMENT OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES TOWARDS INFECTION PREVENTION AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS OF PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES IN WEST ARSI, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA. ” 2015. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

GEROMA M. ASSESSMENT OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES TOWARDS INFECTION PREVENTION AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS OF PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES IN WEST ARSI, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA. [Internet] [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/7619.

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Council of Science Editors:

GEROMA M. ASSESSMENT OF THE KNOWLEDGE AND PRACTICES TOWARDS INFECTION PREVENTION AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS AMONG HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS OF PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES IN WEST ARSI, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA. [Thesis]. Addis Ababa University; 2015. Available from: http://etd.aau.edu.et/dspace/handle/123456789/7619

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University of Manchester

4. Ward, Deborah. The infection prevention and control education of nursing and midwifery students.

Degree: PhD, 2015, University of Manchester

URL: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-infection-prevention-and-control-education-of-nursing-and-midwifery-students(0cebdf11-58d8-440a-bb53-12f3f21457b9).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.644506

► Introduction. Infection prevention and control is both a national and international priority, with compliance with precautions being sub-optimal. One of the reasons suggested for poor… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: 610.73; infection prevention, education, nursing, midwifery

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Ward, D. (2015). The infection prevention and control education of nursing and midwifery students. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Manchester. Retrieved from https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-infection-prevention-and-control-education-of-nursing-and-midwifery-students(0cebdf11-58d8-440a-bb53-12f3f21457b9).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.644506

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ward, Deborah. “The infection prevention and control education of nursing and midwifery students.” 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Manchester. Accessed January 20, 2021. https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-infection-prevention-and-control-education-of-nursing-and-midwifery-students(0cebdf11-58d8-440a-bb53-12f3f21457b9).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.644506.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ward, Deborah. “The infection prevention and control education of nursing and midwifery students.” 2015. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Ward D. The infection prevention and control education of nursing and midwifery students. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-infection-prevention-and-control-education-of-nursing-and-midwifery-students(0cebdf11-58d8-440a-bb53-12f3f21457b9).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.644506.

Council of Science Editors:

Ward D. The infection prevention and control education of nursing and midwifery students. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Manchester; 2015. Available from: https://www.research.manchester.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-infection-prevention-and-control-education-of-nursing-and-midwifery-students(0cebdf11-58d8-440a-bb53-12f3f21457b9).html ; http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.644506

Delft University of Technology

5. Schrijvers, J.C. (author). Prevention of pin tract infections in external fixation by an electric current.

Degree: 2015, Delft University of Technology

URL: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:3d062f00-23bf-4fb0-aaaf-c6afb69654d7

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Pin tract infection is a prevalent complication in treatments with external fixation. This study focused on the external fixation utilized for the knee joint distraction… (more)

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Pin tract infection is a prevalent complication in treatments with external fixation. This study focused on the external fixation utilized for the knee joint distraction treatment. In a previous study initiated by the UMC Utrecht 85% of the patients got at least one pin tract infection during this treatment. A pin tract infection is caused by bacteria (mainly staphylococci) that form a biofilm on the surface of the external fixation pin. Currently, antibiotics are used to treat pin tract infections. High doses of antibiotics are needed to resolve a biofilm. Prevention of biofilm development is necessary to minimize the antibiotic use. The literature suggested that a small electric current could have an influence on the biofilm formation and therewith the chance of infection. The first aim of this study was to investigate the effect of three different current heights (20, 100 and 500 µA) on the bacteria on the surface of external fixation pins. The secondary aim was to develop a wearable device for the knee joint distraction treatment that could deliver this current to the pin tract. Results from the experiments showed that: it was possible to form a starting biofilm in 24 hours with Staphylococcus aureus on an external fixation pin and an electric current decreases the amount of viable bacteria on the pin and in the fluid surrounding it. The amplitude of the current had an influence on the extent to which the bacteria were killed. The ratio of viable bacteria on the surface of the anode pins was: 1 out of 18 (20 µA), 1 out of 200 (100 µA) and 1 out of 11 (500 µA). On the surface of the cathode pins this was: the same as control (20 µA), 1 out of 12 (100 µA) and zero (500 µA). In the fluids the ratio of viable bacteria were: 1 out of 9 (20 µA), 1 out of 10.000 (100 µA) and 1 out of 100.000 (500 µA). A different process was observed on the anode pins than on the cathode pins. A current of 500 µA was used in the developed prototypes of a wearable device. One of the two prototypes tested in-vitro, successfully killed bacteria and prevented biofilm formation on the surface of the external fixator pins. The developed wearable device has the potential to make pin tract infection a rare complication during the use of external fixation for the knee joint distraction treatment.

Biomechanical Design

BioMechanical Engineering

Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

Advisors/Committee Members: Plettenburg, D.H. (mentor), Valstar, E.R. (mentor), Struik, T. (mentor), Mastbergen, S. (mentor), Lafeber, F.P.J.G. (mentor).

Subjects/Keywords: pin; tract; infection; prevention; external fixation; electricity

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Schrijvers, J. C. (. (2015). Prevention of pin tract infections in external fixation by an electric current. (Masters Thesis). Delft University of Technology. Retrieved from http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:3d062f00-23bf-4fb0-aaaf-c6afb69654d7

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Schrijvers, J C (author). “Prevention of pin tract infections in external fixation by an electric current.” 2015. Masters Thesis, Delft University of Technology. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:3d062f00-23bf-4fb0-aaaf-c6afb69654d7.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Schrijvers, J C (author). “Prevention of pin tract infections in external fixation by an electric current.” 2015. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Schrijvers JC(. Prevention of pin tract infections in external fixation by an electric current. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:3d062f00-23bf-4fb0-aaaf-c6afb69654d7.

Council of Science Editors:

Schrijvers JC(. Prevention of pin tract infections in external fixation by an electric current. [Masters Thesis]. Delft University of Technology; 2015. Available from: http://resolver.tudelft.nl/uuid:3d062f00-23bf-4fb0-aaaf-c6afb69654d7

Universidad de Extremadura

6. Castillo Vaquera, José. Medidas de prevención de la transmisión de infecciones nosocomiales y de bioseguridad: percepción de los estudiantes del Grado de Enfermería .

Degree: 2016, Universidad de Extremadura

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10662/4380

► Con la tesis doctoral titulada Medidas de prevención de la transmisión de infecciones nosocomiales y de bioseguridad: percepción de los estudiantes del grado de enfermería,… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Infección; Prevención; Bioseguridad; Infection; Prevention; Biosecurity

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Castillo Vaquera, J. (2016). Medidas de prevención de la transmisión de infecciones nosocomiales y de bioseguridad: percepción de los estudiantes del Grado de Enfermería . (Thesis). Universidad de Extremadura. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10662/4380

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Castillo Vaquera, José. “Medidas de prevención de la transmisión de infecciones nosocomiales y de bioseguridad: percepción de los estudiantes del Grado de Enfermería .” 2016. Thesis, Universidad de Extremadura. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10662/4380.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Castillo Vaquera, José. “Medidas de prevención de la transmisión de infecciones nosocomiales y de bioseguridad: percepción de los estudiantes del Grado de Enfermería .” 2016. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Castillo Vaquera J. Medidas de prevención de la transmisión de infecciones nosocomiales y de bioseguridad: percepción de los estudiantes del Grado de Enfermería . [Internet] [Thesis]. Universidad de Extremadura; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10662/4380.

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Council of Science Editors:

Castillo Vaquera J. Medidas de prevención de la transmisión de infecciones nosocomiales y de bioseguridad: percepción de los estudiantes del Grado de Enfermería . [Thesis]. Universidad de Extremadura; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10662/4380

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7. Cashiola Jr., Joe M. Assessing the Need for Training to Protect Law Enforcement Officers from Bloodborne Pathogens.

Degree: 1997, Sam Houston State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11875/417

Subjects/Keywords: bloodborne infection prevention

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Cashiola Jr., J. M. (1997). Assessing the Need for Training to Protect Law Enforcement Officers from Bloodborne Pathogens. (Thesis). Sam Houston State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11875/417

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Cashiola Jr., Joe M. “Assessing the Need for Training to Protect Law Enforcement Officers from Bloodborne Pathogens.” 1997. Thesis, Sam Houston State University. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11875/417.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Cashiola Jr., Joe M. “Assessing the Need for Training to Protect Law Enforcement Officers from Bloodborne Pathogens.” 1997. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Cashiola Jr. JM. Assessing the Need for Training to Protect Law Enforcement Officers from Bloodborne Pathogens. [Internet] [Thesis]. Sam Houston State University; 1997. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11875/417.

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Council of Science Editors:

Cashiola Jr. JM. Assessing the Need for Training to Protect Law Enforcement Officers from Bloodborne Pathogens. [Thesis]. Sam Houston State University; 1997. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11875/417

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University of Hawaii – Manoa

8. Takishima-Lacasa, Julie. Adaptation of an Evidence-Based Behavioral Group Intervention to Reduce Risk for Sexually Transmitted Infections among Local Female Adolescents in Hawaii.

Degree: 2017, University of Hawaii – Manoa

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10125/51232

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Ph.D. University of Hawaii at Manoa 2015.

Epidemiological data demonstrate teen girls in Hawai‘i are at significant and increasing risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs).… (more)

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Ph.D. University of Hawaii at Manoa 2015.

Epidemiological data demonstrate teen girls in Hawai‘i are at significant and increasing risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). These data also indicate that teen girls in Hawai‘i are engaging in higher rates of high-risk sexual behavior than their male counterparts. Despite this compelling evidence, there is a paucity of published research on effective STI prevention protocols that target local female adolescents. In light of public health needs, the specific aim of this study was to adapt an evidence-based, group-level STI behavioral prevention intervention targeting local teen girls in Hawai‘i. This adaptation was achieved using the Local Adaptation Procedures, which provided methodological adaptation steps that accommodate the logistics of conducting community-based research in Hawai‘i. The current investigation consisted of three studies. In Study 1, a group behavioral intervention, Girl Power, was selected for adaptation based on a critical comparative review of the STI prevention intervention literature targeting female adolescents and consultation with key community stakeholders. The aim of Study 2 was to adapt Girl Power based on themes derived from the content analyses of four focus groups conducted among local teen girls. The themes guided modifications of the intervention and yielded the adapted intervention, Girl Power Hawai‘i. The aim of Study 3 was the final production of Girl Power Hawai‘i, and involved two theater tests of the adapted intervention among a sample of local teen girls and key community stakeholders. The purpose of theater testing was to pretest modules from the adapted intervention. Content analysis of participants’ evaluations of demonstrated content guided the final production of Girl Power Hawai‘i. The local adaptation of Girl Power represents an important contribution to the adolescent sexual health intervention literature by addressing a significant gap in services targeting the needs of female adolescents at risk for STI and related behavioral health issues. This empirical qualitative research provided the critical first steps in ensuring the relevance and acceptability of Girl Power Hawai‘i among local teen girls, resulting in a STI intervention that can be readily implemented by community-based organizations in Hawai‘i. Future research should focus on examining the effectiveness of the adaptation, including feasibility- and pilot-testing with partnering CBOs, and subsequent community-based, participatory dissemination RCTs.

Subjects/Keywords: adaptation; sexually transmitted infection; prevention; adolescents

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Takishima-Lacasa, J. (2017). Adaptation of an Evidence-Based Behavioral Group Intervention to Reduce Risk for Sexually Transmitted Infections among Local Female Adolescents in Hawaii. (Thesis). University of Hawaii – Manoa. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10125/51232

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Takishima-Lacasa, Julie. “Adaptation of an Evidence-Based Behavioral Group Intervention to Reduce Risk for Sexually Transmitted Infections among Local Female Adolescents in Hawaii.” 2017. Thesis, University of Hawaii – Manoa. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10125/51232.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Takishima-Lacasa, Julie. “Adaptation of an Evidence-Based Behavioral Group Intervention to Reduce Risk for Sexually Transmitted Infections among Local Female Adolescents in Hawaii.” 2017. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Takishima-Lacasa J. Adaptation of an Evidence-Based Behavioral Group Intervention to Reduce Risk for Sexually Transmitted Infections among Local Female Adolescents in Hawaii. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Hawaii – Manoa; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10125/51232.

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Council of Science Editors:

Takishima-Lacasa J. Adaptation of an Evidence-Based Behavioral Group Intervention to Reduce Risk for Sexually Transmitted Infections among Local Female Adolescents in Hawaii. [Thesis]. University of Hawaii – Manoa; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10125/51232

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University of KwaZulu-Natal

9. Deulkar, Swati A. Effectiveness of selected surface disinfectants in the dental clinic – a report from a tertiary training facility in KwaZulu-Natal.

Degree: 2016, University of KwaZulu-Natal

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/15728

► Optimal infection control practice forms the cornerstone of quality oral health care delivery in any dental setting. There is very little published evidence on dental… (more)

▼ Optimal infection control practice forms the cornerstone of quality oral health care delivery in any dental setting. There is very little published evidence on dental infection control practices in South Africa. In addition there is a paucity of evidence that specifically examined the efficacy of commonly used surface disinfectants in oral health clinical settings. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of selected surface disinfectants on specific dental environmental surfaces in an identified public oral health training facility in KwaZulu-Natal. The objectives included the identification and classification of environmental areas that are at risk for cross-contamination in the dental clinic, and comparison of the microbial count at specified times of the day after the use of three surface disinfectants. This was a prevalence (cross-sectional), descriptive research study with a non-experimental design. Data collection included the application of three commonly used surface disinfectants (Chlorine®, Ethanol and Glutaraldehyde) on identified dental environmental surfaces in a public sector dental clinic facility in KwaZulu-Natal. The clinic consists of seventeen dental units that are numbered from one to seventeen. Systematic random sampling technique was used to select selected every second chair for the study (Dental Unit number: number: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17). The dental clinical environment was then divided into four zones: 1): the working area around the dental operator/assistant (chair, head rest, arm rest, foot rest, dental hand pieces, overhead light source, air water syringe tip, spittoon, suction hose, based of dental chair, dental stool, foot control, instrument counter and handle); 2): the area behind chair (wash basin, computer monitor, window, wall, table top, dust bin and taps): 3): the area away from chair (computer processing unit, telephone and floor); and 4): the reception area (patient chairs and reception table top). The swab samples were collected at specific time intervals (7am, 9am, 11am, and at 16.00) using a charcoal swab. Chlorine, Ethanol (70% in water) and Glutaraldehyde (2%) disinfectants were applied separately on the identified nine dental units by using a spray method. Use of the MALDE-TOF spectrometer enabled the mass spectra to be acquired and the bacteria to be identified. Out of the 312 samples taken, 262 (84%) were shown to be bacterial culture positive. More than seven microbial species were identified in which staphylococci, Bacillus species and fungi were present. The most contaminated areas in the dental environment were the area around the chair (86.5 %) and away from chair (92%). The results indicate that Chlorine® was not active against several bacteria because 92% samples had positive growth at the end of the day. Only 56 % of the samples using Ethanol were positive in the morning but the microbial growth increased to 96 % by the end of the day. The use of Glutaraldehyde indicated that 52% of samples were positive at 9 am but that 82% were… Advisors/Committee Members: Singh, Shenuka. (advisor), Govender, Thavendran. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Theses - Dentistry.; Infection control, Dentistry - Methods.; Cross infection - Prevention.; Dentistry - Infection control.; Dentistry - Safety measures.

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Deulkar, S. A. (2016). Effectiveness of selected surface disinfectants in the dental clinic – a report from a tertiary training facility in KwaZulu-Natal. (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/15728

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Deulkar, Swati A. “Effectiveness of selected surface disinfectants in the dental clinic – a report from a tertiary training facility in KwaZulu-Natal.” 2016. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/15728.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Deulkar, Swati A. “Effectiveness of selected surface disinfectants in the dental clinic – a report from a tertiary training facility in KwaZulu-Natal.” 2016. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Deulkar SA. Effectiveness of selected surface disinfectants in the dental clinic – a report from a tertiary training facility in KwaZulu-Natal. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/15728.

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Deulkar SA. Effectiveness of selected surface disinfectants in the dental clinic – a report from a tertiary training facility in KwaZulu-Natal. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/15728

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Macquarie University

10. Tahir, Shamaila. Bacterial biofilms in healthcare: transmission and control.

Degree: 2017, Macquarie University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.14/1273069

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Thesis by publication.

Bibliography: pages 252-308.

Introduction. So here the tale begins! – Chapter 1. Literature review – Chapter 2. Materials and methods – Chapter… (more)

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Thesis by publication.

Bibliography: pages 252-308.

Introduction. So here the tale begins! – Chapter 1. Literature review – Chapter 2. Materials and methods – Chapter 3. Transmission of bacteria from biofilms on dry surfaces – Chapter 4. Is combination therapying the way forward to biofilm eradication? – Chapter 6. Impact of positive pressure use combined with disinfectants on eradicating bacterial biofilms in healthcare settings – Chapter 7. Use of hospital grade chlorine to eradicate bacterial biofilms from healthcare settings – Chapter 8. General discussion and conclusion – References – Appendix.

It is estimated that more than 99% of bacteria form biofilm where they survive safely in the slime taking refuge from antimicrobials, host immune responses and environmental stress conditions.

Scientific literature demonstrates that more than 85% of chronic infections are currently attributed to biofilm development in human tissues (chronic otitis media, non-healing skin ulcers, persistent perionditis, chronic osteoarthritis) on prosthetic medical devices (contact lenses, implants etc.) and on medical equipment (endoscopes, urinary catheters etc.)

Transmission and control of bacterial biofilm to reduce these infections has been quite a challenge for clinicians and scientists worldwide, especially owing to the tough resistive life style of bacteria inside biofilms. This study investigated if bacteria residing in environmental biofilms are a potential source for healthcare associated infections by determining:1) The transferral rate of bacteria from dry-surface biofilms via gloved and un-glovedhands ; 2) Determining the killing efficacy of commonly used disinfectants and sterilisation protocols against dry-surface and traditional hydrated biofilms ; 3) Investigating the killing efficacy of combining a physical stress (topical negative pressure and positive pressure ≤10 atmospheres) with a chemical stress (disinfectants/antiseptics) on dry and hydrated biofilms.

To study, in-vitro bacterial biofilm was cultured in PC2 laboratory on coupons using Communicable Disease Control and Prevention biofilm reactor and then tested for transmission and various treatments.

We found that dry-surface biofilm bacteria are highly transmissible. Although gloved hands transferred up to six folds fewer bacteria than bare hands, total bacterial numbers transferred was more than the dose required to cause infection.

Heat treatment as per the prevailing infection control guidelines, successfully eradicated bacteria in hydrated biofilm, but failed to eradicate dry-surface biofilm when autoclaved at 121°C for up to 30 minutes. Similarly, commonly used disinfectants failed to kill dry surfacebiofilm. However, enhanced killing of biofilm bacteria was achieved when compression pressure treatment was combined with biocides.

The current thesis establishes high transmissibility of bacteria from dry surface biofilm affirming it to be a potential source of hospital acquired infections whilst demonstrating that current…

Advisors/Committee Members: Macquarie University. Department of Biomedical Sciences.

Subjects/Keywords: Infection Prevention; Biofilms; Bacteria Adhesion; bacterial biofilms; infection transmission; antimicrobials; infection control

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Tahir, S. (2017). Bacterial biofilms in healthcare: transmission and control. (Doctoral Dissertation). Macquarie University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1959.14/1273069

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Tahir, Shamaila. “Bacterial biofilms in healthcare: transmission and control.” 2017. Doctoral Dissertation, Macquarie University. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1959.14/1273069.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Tahir, Shamaila. “Bacterial biofilms in healthcare: transmission and control.” 2017. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Tahir S. Bacterial biofilms in healthcare: transmission and control. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Macquarie University; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.14/1273069.

Council of Science Editors:

Tahir S. Bacterial biofilms in healthcare: transmission and control. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Macquarie University; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1959.14/1273069

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

11. Malan, Kim. Registered nurses' knowledge of infection control and sterile technique principles in the operating room complex of private hospitals.

Degree: Faculty of Health Sciences, 2009, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1079

► Infections are a major source of morbidity and cause of mortality during the post-operative phase for patients. Wound infections are the second most commonly encountered… (more)

▼ Infections are a major source of morbidity and cause of mortality during the post-operative phase for patients. Wound infections are the second most commonly encountered type of nosocomial, hospital-acquired, infection in the United States (Nichols, 2007:8). Owing to the fact that wound infection may be induced, such as, by not applying infection control and sterile technique principles in the operating room complex, it is imperative to implement infection control principles and apply sterile technique principles. The researcher noticed that some of the sterile technique principles were not carried out in the operating room complex which lead to the necessity to assess the knowledge of registered nurses’ regarding the implementation of infection control and sterile technique principles. The main goal of the study was to explore and describe the knowledge of registered nurses’ in two private hospitals in the Nelson Mandela Metropole, related to infection control and sterile technique principles in the operating room complex. Following the analysis of the data, the researcher made recommendations for changes to be made to the existing infection control guidelines in the operating room complex. The research design was quantitative, explorative, descriptive and contextual in nature. The sample consisted of all the registered nurses known as scrub nurses, in the operating room complex. The unit managers were excluded from the study, because the researcher utilized their assistance with the handing out and collecting of the questionnaires because, not all scrub nurses were at work at the same time. Firstly a pilot study was conducted (in both private hospitals) to confirm the reliability of the data collection instrument. Data was collected by means of a questionnaire that was self-administered and consisted out of three sections: Section A – Biographical Data; Section B – Knowledge Base Related to Infection Control Principles and Section C – Knowledge Base Related to the Principles of Asepsis. The researcher consulted experts to ensure the reliability and validity of the questionnaires and to ensure that the iv questionnaires would measure what it is intended to measure and that it will remain consistent. The data obtained from the questionnaires was analyzed by means of statistical and inferential analysis and included descriptive statistics with the assistance of a statistician. Following the analysis of the data, recommendations for changes to be made to the existing infection control guidelines in the operating room complex was made. This was done with relevant literature and the guidelines were discussed with experts in the field. The researcher ensured that all the legal and ethical requirements, such as the participants’ right to privacy, were maintained throughout the study.

Subjects/Keywords: Infection – Prevention and control; Infection – Nursing; Hospitals buildings – Disinfection

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Malan, K. (2009). Registered nurses' knowledge of infection control and sterile technique principles in the operating room complex of private hospitals. (Thesis). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1079

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Malan, Kim. “Registered nurses' knowledge of infection control and sterile technique principles in the operating room complex of private hospitals.” 2009. Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1079.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Malan, Kim. “Registered nurses' knowledge of infection control and sterile technique principles in the operating room complex of private hospitals.” 2009. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Malan K. Registered nurses' knowledge of infection control and sterile technique principles in the operating room complex of private hospitals. [Internet] [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2009. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1079.

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Council of Science Editors:

Malan K. Registered nurses' knowledge of infection control and sterile technique principles in the operating room complex of private hospitals. [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1079

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12. Chilukwa, Mwimba Martin. An ethical assessment of the adoption of pre-exposure prophylaxis as a potential HIV prevention method in Zambia.

Degree: 2013, University of Zimbabwe

URL: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/2995

► The aim of this dissertation is to evaluate, from an ethical point of view, whether Pre-exposure Prophylaxis a method used to prevent HIV infection by… (more)

▼ The aim of this dissertation is to evaluate, from an ethical point of view, whether Pre-exposure Prophylaxis a method used to prevent HIV infection by administering anti-retroviral drugs to HIV negative people should be implemented in Zambia. The current HIV prevention methods include condoms and Post-exposure Prophylaxis. The specific objectives of the study are to explain methods aimed at preventing HIV infections, to investigate the current situation in Zambia on Pre-exposure Prophylaxis, and to assess, from an ethical point of view, whether Pre-exposure Prophylaxis should be adopted in Zambia. Clinical trials have shown that the drug Truvada given to HIV negative people can reduce HIV infection by 73 percent. The study used empirical and ethical methods. The empirical methods, face to face interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of health workers and NGO representatives using a semi-structured interview schedule. The ethical method consisted in an application of the Precautionary Principle and Utilitarianism. The main empirical findings of this study are that a majority of 80 percent of the respondents have already heard of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis. The benefits of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis include reduction in the risk of HIV transmission. A majority of 85 percent mentioned kidney failure and 31 percent liver toxicity as side effects. The study has shown that 50 percent cited high cost of implementation as a concern. The study also shows that 60 percent preferred early adoption of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis. On the other hand 31 percent cited resistance, monitoring and high cost as the general harms. Compared to other options, most participants preferred Pre-exposure Prophylaxis for high risk groups with more emphasis on monitoring and adherence services so as to reduce new HIV infections. The result of the ethical evaluation is that according to both, the Precautionary Principle and Utilitarianism, implementing Pre-exposure Prophylaxis for high risk groups is morally better than the current policy of not adopting Pre-exposure Prophylaxis. This study shows therefore that implementing Pre-exposure Prophylaxis for high risk groups is ethically preferable to the current Zambian policy of not adopting Pre-exposure Prophylaxis.

Subjects/Keywords: HIV infection-Prevention and Control; AIDS((Disease)-Prevention

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Chilukwa, M. M. (2013). An ethical assessment of the adoption of pre-exposure prophylaxis as a potential HIV prevention method in Zambia. (Thesis). University of Zimbabwe. Retrieved from http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/2995

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Chilukwa, Mwimba Martin. “An ethical assessment of the adoption of pre-exposure prophylaxis as a potential HIV prevention method in Zambia.” 2013. Thesis, University of Zimbabwe. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/2995.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Chilukwa, Mwimba Martin. “An ethical assessment of the adoption of pre-exposure prophylaxis as a potential HIV prevention method in Zambia.” 2013. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Chilukwa MM. An ethical assessment of the adoption of pre-exposure prophylaxis as a potential HIV prevention method in Zambia. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Zimbabwe; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/2995.

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Council of Science Editors:

Chilukwa MM. An ethical assessment of the adoption of pre-exposure prophylaxis as a potential HIV prevention method in Zambia. [Thesis]. University of Zimbabwe; 2013. Available from: http://dspace.unza.zm/handle/123456789/2995

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Michigan State University

13. Pérez, Paula. Reducing levels of medical device contamination through package redesign, seal geometry and opening technique.

Degree: 2018, Michigan State University

URL: http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:16378

► Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs) are the cause of substantial pain and emotional stress. On any given day, 1 in every 25 patients in the US… (more)

▼ Healthcare Acquired Infections (HAIs) are the cause of substantial pain and emotional stress. On any given day, 1 in every 25 patients in the US has an HAI. This has serious economic ramifications. Although the incidence of HAIs has been reduced through the implementation of varied prevention projects, work remains. Limited work has focused on indirect routes of contamination, and even fewer on packaging and handling as potential contributors. The presented work is among the first objectively investigating how package design and provider technique impact the sterile transfer of medical devices. Specific research goals were:1. To evaluate how package design features (inward curl, outward curl, tab design compared to a traditional, commercial pouch design) affect the likelihood of a device contacting non-sterile surfaces (the outside of the package or the hands of the provider).2. To characterize how aseptic technique (traditional vs. a modified approach) contributes to the likelihood of contact between medical devices and non-sterile surfaces during sterile transfer. 3. To develop a reliable, relatively easy and cost effective methodology that can be used to design and prototype new styles of flexible packages.4. To evaluate how peel geometry (using pouches created with the new prototyping method) impacts rates of contact between transferred devices and non-sterile surfaces.To explore goals 1, 2 and 4, a total of 136 healthcare providers were asked to present devices to a simulated sterile field. Participants’ gloved hands and the outside of test pouches were coated with a contamination simulant and participants were asked to present the contents of different pouch designs using two transfer techniques: “standard technique” where participants presented using their typical approach and a “modified technique” where participants were instructed to grab the package at the top center and transfer contents to the field using a single, fluid motion. Transferred devices were examined to verify the presence of the analyte and data was recorded in a binary fashion (yes/no) and analyzed using a generalized linear mixed model.Results indicated significant main effects of pouch design (p<0.001) and aseptic technique (P=0.0189) on rates of contact with non-sterile surfaces. Pouches designed to curl outward resulted in less contact than all other designs, this was true for both opening techniques: standard technique: (outward vs. commercial, inward and tab pouch) (14±2.5% vs. 26±3.5% (P <0.0047), 25±3.4% (P <0.0140) and 23±3.3% (P <0.0418), respectively) and modified technique (outward vs. commercial, inward and tab pouch) (8±1.8% vs. 22±3.2%, 25±3.5% and 25±3.5% respectively; all comparisons P = <0.0001) (goal 2). In support of goal 4, two geometries were created using a novel prototyping method we developed (goal 3-described within): one geometry represented a chevron pouch while the second was a rounded shape. Each of the two base geometries was modified with the addition of an extra seal intended to result in abrupt force… Advisors/Committee Members: Bix, Laura, Selke, Susan, Bush, Tamara, Rubino, Maria.

Subjects/Keywords: Medical instruments and apparatus – Packaging; Nosocomial infections – Prevention; Infection – Prevention; Packaging

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Pérez, P. (2018). Reducing levels of medical device contamination through package redesign, seal geometry and opening technique. (Thesis). Michigan State University. Retrieved from http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:16378

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Pérez, Paula. “Reducing levels of medical device contamination through package redesign, seal geometry and opening technique.” 2018. Thesis, Michigan State University. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:16378.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Pérez, Paula. “Reducing levels of medical device contamination through package redesign, seal geometry and opening technique.” 2018. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Pérez P. Reducing levels of medical device contamination through package redesign, seal geometry and opening technique. [Internet] [Thesis]. Michigan State University; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:16378.

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Council of Science Editors:

Pérez P. Reducing levels of medical device contamination through package redesign, seal geometry and opening technique. [Thesis]. Michigan State University; 2018. Available from: http://etd.lib.msu.edu/islandora/object/etd:16378

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Queensland University of Technology

14. Russo, Philip L. Evidence based recommendations for national healthcare-associated infection surveillance.

Degree: 2016, Queensland University of Technology

URL: https://eprints.qut.edu.au/100034/

► This thesis has provided new knowledge about the surveillance of healthcare associated infections both in Australia and internationally. Using a mixed methods approach, a series… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: infection prevention; infection control; surveillance; healthcare-associated infection; epidemiology; safety and quality; discrete choice experiment; public reporting; nosocomial infection; ODTA

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Russo, P. L. (2016). Evidence based recommendations for national healthcare-associated infection surveillance. (Thesis). Queensland University of Technology. Retrieved from https://eprints.qut.edu.au/100034/

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Russo, Philip L. “Evidence based recommendations for national healthcare-associated infection surveillance.” 2016. Thesis, Queensland University of Technology. Accessed January 20, 2021. https://eprints.qut.edu.au/100034/.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Russo, Philip L. “Evidence based recommendations for national healthcare-associated infection surveillance.” 2016. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Russo PL. Evidence based recommendations for national healthcare-associated infection surveillance. [Internet] [Thesis]. Queensland University of Technology; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: https://eprints.qut.edu.au/100034/.

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Council of Science Editors:

Russo PL. Evidence based recommendations for national healthcare-associated infection surveillance. [Thesis]. Queensland University of Technology; 2016. Available from: https://eprints.qut.edu.au/100034/

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West Virginia University

15. Potter, Allen C. Evaluation of the Impact of an Educational Intervention Aimed at Improving Tuberculosis Infection Control Knowledge Among Health Care Workers in a Military Treatment Facility: A Quality Improvement Project.

Degree: DNP, 2020, West Virginia University

URL: https://doi.org/10.33915/etd.7694 ; https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/7694

► Background: Florida (FL) is one of the top five states in the nation for Tuberculosis (TB) infections. A majority of new infections can be… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Tuberculosis; infection prevention; infection prevention and tuberculosis; Occupational and Environmental Health Nursing; Public Health and Community Nursing

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Potter, A. C. (2020). Evaluation of the Impact of an Educational Intervention Aimed at Improving Tuberculosis Infection Control Knowledge Among Health Care Workers in a Military Treatment Facility: A Quality Improvement Project. (Thesis). West Virginia University. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.33915/etd.7694 ; https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/7694

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Potter, Allen C. “Evaluation of the Impact of an Educational Intervention Aimed at Improving Tuberculosis Infection Control Knowledge Among Health Care Workers in a Military Treatment Facility: A Quality Improvement Project.” 2020. Thesis, West Virginia University. Accessed January 20, 2021. https://doi.org/10.33915/etd.7694 ; https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/7694.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Potter, Allen C. “Evaluation of the Impact of an Educational Intervention Aimed at Improving Tuberculosis Infection Control Knowledge Among Health Care Workers in a Military Treatment Facility: A Quality Improvement Project.” 2020. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Potter AC. Evaluation of the Impact of an Educational Intervention Aimed at Improving Tuberculosis Infection Control Knowledge Among Health Care Workers in a Military Treatment Facility: A Quality Improvement Project. [Internet] [Thesis]. West Virginia University; 2020. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: https://doi.org/10.33915/etd.7694 ; https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/7694.

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Council of Science Editors:

Potter AC. Evaluation of the Impact of an Educational Intervention Aimed at Improving Tuberculosis Infection Control Knowledge Among Health Care Workers in a Military Treatment Facility: A Quality Improvement Project. [Thesis]. West Virginia University; 2020. Available from: https://doi.org/10.33915/etd.7694 ; https://researchrepository.wvu.edu/etd/7694

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University of Zambia

16. Katowa, Mukwato Patricia. Compliance with infection prevention Guidelines by Health care workers at Ronald Ross General Hospital Mufulira District .

Degree: 2013, University of Zambia

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2046

► This is a quantitative descriptive case study that was undertaken at Ronald Ross General Hospital in Mufulira District. The General Objective of the study was… (more)

▼ This is a quantitative descriptive case study that was undertaken at Ronald Ross General Hospital in Mufulira District. The General Objective of the study was to determine the level of Health-Care Workers' Compliance with the Infection Prevention (IP) Guidelines and the factors that influence compliance. It was hypothesized that, there was no relationship between the health-care workers' compliance with IP Guidelines and knowledge of Infection Prevention; Attitude towards Infection Prevention; Availability and access to IP materials and management support towards the implementation of the guidelines. Convenient sampling method was used to select the sample. A total of 77 health¬care workers who included Doctors, Registered Midwives and Nurses, Enrolled Midwives and Nurses, Clinical Officers, Laboratory Scientists and Technologist and Physiotherapist were selected. Data were collected using a self-administered interview schedule. Forty (40) observations of routine infection prevention practices were conducted using a check list. Procedures observed included giving injections, wound dressing, performing deliveries and assisting or conducting surgical operations. Epi-info version 6 and SPSS software computer packages were used to analyze the data. Chi-square was used to measure association between the dependent variable (Compliance with IP Guidelines) and the independent variables (Knowledge of IP, Attitude towards IP, Availability and access to Infection Prevention materials and Management support towards the implementation of the IP guidelines). The cut off point for statistical significance was set at 5%.The study findings revealed varied levels of compliance across different components of Infection Prevention. The highest level of compliance (100%) was with the single use of needles and syringes while the lowest (35.1%) was with the decontamination of needles and syringes with 0.5% chlorine solution prior to disposal. Compliance with hand hygiene was moderate (61%).The most significant factors found to be associated with compliance were knowledge of IP and hospital acquired infections, attitude towards IP, availability of materials for IP and training in IP. Those who had high knowledge of Infection Prevention highly complied with IP guidelines. Corrected Chi Square=51.768, d⁴, P-Value=0.000 (95% CI=0.000, 0.038) Linear by linear association 36.009, df=l. A significant association was also found between attitude towards IP and compliance with IP guidelines, for instance, those who had good attitude towards IP highly complied with the Guideline, Corrected Chi-square=6.480, dl², (95% CI 0.000, 0.062, P-value=0.026. Linear by linear association 8.814, df=l. In addition, availability of IP materials was significantly associated with compliance, those who indicated that IP materials were always available highly complied with the guideline. Corrected Chi-square= 18.489, d⁶, P-value=0.000, (95% CI 0,000, 0.038). Linear by linear association=15.166, df=l. Similarly, those who had IP as part of their training highly…

Subjects/Keywords: Nursing-Zambia; Clinical nursing-Zambia; Health Care Workers; Infection Prevention Guidelines

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Katowa, M. P. (2013). Compliance with infection prevention Guidelines by Health care workers at Ronald Ross General Hospital Mufulira District . (Thesis). University of Zambia. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2046

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Katowa, Mukwato Patricia. “Compliance with infection prevention Guidelines by Health care workers at Ronald Ross General Hospital Mufulira District .” 2013. Thesis, University of Zambia. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2046.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Katowa, Mukwato Patricia. “Compliance with infection prevention Guidelines by Health care workers at Ronald Ross General Hospital Mufulira District .” 2013. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Katowa MP. Compliance with infection prevention Guidelines by Health care workers at Ronald Ross General Hospital Mufulira District . [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Zambia; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2046.

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Katowa MP. Compliance with infection prevention Guidelines by Health care workers at Ronald Ross General Hospital Mufulira District . [Thesis]. University of Zambia; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/2046

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University of Alberta

17. Backman, Chantal. Barriers and bridges to infection prevention and control in the Netherlands and Canada: two comparative case studies.

Degree: PhD, Faculty of Nursing, 2011, University of Alberta

URL: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/p8418n68r

► The overall aim of this research was to explore why some hospitals are more successful than others at reducing the acquisition rates of multidrug-resistant organisms.… (more)

▼ The overall aim of this research was to explore why some hospitals are more successful than others at reducing the acquisition rates of multidrug-resistant organisms. Using a socio-ecological perspective on health systems adapted from works in ecological restoration, ecosystems management, and healthcare, a participatory comparative case study design was employed. The study was collaboratively conducted on a surgical unit at a Netherlands hospital with very low rates of multidrug-resistant organisms and a surgical unit in a Canadian hospital with higher rates of these pathogens. The cases were selected on the basis that they were both academic health sciences centres of similar size in publicly funded systems; yet, they reported differing rates of MDRO infections. Research methods included a total of six unit observations, nine practitioner-led photo walkabouts of the units (n=13), six photo elicitation focus groups with practitioners (n=26), and the review of relevant policies and procedures and related infection prevention and control data. Common findings across both cases include the perceived importance of engaged leadership, the presence of environmental design issues, a lack of antibiotic prescribing restrictions, and the frequent use of workarounds that may be problematic for infection prevention and control. Disparate findings between cases include differences in ratios of hospital beds per capita, bed occupancy rates, staffing practices, equipment cleaning processes, bed cleaning systems (centralized versus manual) and the presence, in one hospital, of an active grass roots Hygiene in Practice group engaging practitioners in several ongoing activities to promote infection prevention and control. There is a lack of comparable findings between the two cases on hand hygiene audit protocols, surveillance strategies, reporting of acquisition rates, and the nature and extent of high risk populations for community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in the two hospitals’ catchment areas. The findings and methodological challenges identified in this study suggest that case selection in future comparative infection prevention and control case studies should be based on an expanded list of criteria. These criteria should include comparable audits, surveillance, and reporting practices and comparable demographic and other relevant data, such as data on the agricultural practices within and demographic attributes of vulnerable populations within the hospital catchment areas.

Subjects/Keywords: Socio-ecological approach; infection prevention and control; Multidrug-resistant organisms

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Backman, C. (2011). Barriers and bridges to infection prevention and control in the Netherlands and Canada: two comparative case studies. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Alberta. Retrieved from https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/p8418n68r

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Backman, Chantal. “Barriers and bridges to infection prevention and control in the Netherlands and Canada: two comparative case studies.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Alberta. Accessed January 20, 2021. https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/p8418n68r.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Backman, Chantal. “Barriers and bridges to infection prevention and control in the Netherlands and Canada: two comparative case studies.” 2011. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Backman C. Barriers and bridges to infection prevention and control in the Netherlands and Canada: two comparative case studies. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Alberta; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/p8418n68r.

Council of Science Editors:

Backman C. Barriers and bridges to infection prevention and control in the Netherlands and Canada: two comparative case studies. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Alberta; 2011. Available from: https://era.library.ualberta.ca/files/p8418n68r

18. Chitimwango, Priscilla Chisanga. Knowledge, attitudes and practices of nurses in infection prevention and control within a tertiary hospital in Zambia.

Degree: MCur, Nursing, 2017, Stellenbosch University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/101156

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ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Nurses are health care professionals whose duty it is to protect patients from acquiring infections while hospitalised or while in a… (more)

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ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Nurses are health care professionals whose duty it is to protect patients from acquiring infections while hospitalised or while in a health care set up. By maintaining an infection free environment, the patient’s recovery will be promoted and high-quality nursing care will be delivered. Nurses spend most of their time with patients. Therefore, they should have a good level of understanding of the knowledge, attitudes and practices in infection prevention and control in health care setups. The aim of the study was to determine the knowledge, attitudes and practices of nurses regarding infection prevention and control. The objectives were to determine: • The knowledge of nurses in infection prevention and control within a tertiary hospital within Zambia. • The attitude of nurses in infection prevention and control within a tertiary hospital in Zambia. • The practices of nurses in infection prevention and control within a tertiary hospital in Zambia and • To make recommendations to the risk programme and policies of the tertiary hospital within Zambia. Method: A quantitative descriptive study was conducted at a government tertiary hospital in Zambia. Sample: a Stratified random sampling was performed. A total of n= 196 nurses of all categories (70% from each category) were recruited in the study. Tools of data collection: a self-developed validated close-ended questionnaire guided by hospital policies, procedure standards, World Health Organisation and Zambian Centres for infection prevention and control, was used to collect data. Results: During the main study, n= 196 questionnaires were distributed, n= 196 participants completed the questionnaires, a response rate of 100%. Most of the participants were female; 84.7% (n= 166) while 15.3 % (n= 30) were male. The majority of participants had good knowledge in infection prevention and control with the mean score of 83.21. The attitude towards infection prevention and control was good with the mean score of 81.37. The practice in infection prevention and control was poor with the mean score of 48.88. Conclusion: Based on the findings of the current study, it can be concluded that, despite performing well in knowledge and showing a positive attitude towards infection prevention and control, nurses had unsatisfactory practice levels regarding infection prevention and control, exposing the patients to infection-related diseases. Recommendations: Strengthening infection prevention and control practice through regular in-service training/workshop; ensure that members of staff receive appropriate vaccinations regarding infection prevention and control; ensure that resources, e.g. personal protective equipment are available all the time; observing nurses’ practices (hand hygiene auditing and during invasive procedures) and provide feedback. Furthermore, research about the barriers in infection prevention and control practices.

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Advisors/Committee Members: Hector, Dawn, Damons, Anneleen, Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dept. of Nursing & Midwifery..

Subjects/Keywords: Medical care – Infection prevention; Nurses – Knowledge and learning; UCTD

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Chitimwango, P. C. (2017). Knowledge, attitudes and practices of nurses in infection prevention and control within a tertiary hospital in Zambia. (Thesis). Stellenbosch University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/101156

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Chitimwango, Priscilla Chisanga. “Knowledge, attitudes and practices of nurses in infection prevention and control within a tertiary hospital in Zambia.” 2017. Thesis, Stellenbosch University. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/101156.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Chitimwango, Priscilla Chisanga. “Knowledge, attitudes and practices of nurses in infection prevention and control within a tertiary hospital in Zambia.” 2017. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Chitimwango PC. Knowledge, attitudes and practices of nurses in infection prevention and control within a tertiary hospital in Zambia. [Internet] [Thesis]. Stellenbosch University; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/101156.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Chitimwango PC. Knowledge, attitudes and practices of nurses in infection prevention and control within a tertiary hospital in Zambia. [Thesis]. Stellenbosch University; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/101156

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

University of KwaZulu-Natal

19. Mbewe, Londeka S. Microbicide acceptability and utility study : investigating perceptions of men and women across urban and rural settings in Durban and Nelspruit.

Degree: 2017, University of KwaZulu-Natal

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14555

► Women remain disproportionately infected by HIV, accounting for more than half of the global infected population. Biologically women are more susceptible to HIV infection than… (more)

▼ Women remain disproportionately infected by HIV, accounting for more than half of the global infected population. Biologically women are more susceptible to HIV infection than men, however, their vulnerability is aggravated by various socio-cultural, structural and economic factors. Women in Sub-Saharan Africa carry a significant burden of the epidemic, making up 56% of all adult infections in the region, and up to 70% of all global infections. Young women aged 15-24 (AGYW) are hardest-hit by HIV, reportedly making up 25% of all new infections in the region, despite constituting only 17% of the adult population. Despite the alarming infection rates, prevention options for women remain limited. Available methods such as the male and female condom have proven to be impractical for women, disregarding gender power dynamics that deny women the power to initiate or negotiate safe sex practices. Given the limitation of these prevention methods, the field of HIV has shifted focus to developing prevention methods that allow women autonomy over their protection against sexually acquired HIV. Microbicides are female-initiated biomedical prevention technologies designed to reduce women’s reliance on male partner’s cooperation or consent for use. Currently, there is no licensed microbicide product for public use, however, a couple of microbicide agents (the tenofovir gel and dapivirine ring) have demonstrated efficacy in clinical trials. Various microbicide agents are still undergoing clinical trials, coupled with a large volume of complimentary qualitative studies that examine possible barriers and facilitators for acceptance and utilisation in real life settings. This study investigates the perceptions of microbicides amongst men and women across urban and rural settings in Durban and Nelspruit, South Africa. The study aims to identify the factors that may impede or facilitate microbicide use amongst women. The study also builds on a paucity of literature on studies assessing the impact of male involvement, and its impact on acceptance and uptake of microbicides amongst women. This study aims to contribute to the body of knowledge on the various contextual factors to consider when introducing microbicides across diverse populations. The study employed a qualitative research approach, using focus group discussions as a data collection method. The data was collected from purposively selected men and women aged 18-55 from eight urban and rural settings in KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga; provinces with the highest HIV prevalence in South Africa. The data was transcribed and analysed through thematic analysis, which was used to develop themes that emerged. Drawing from the Social Ecological Model of Communication and Health Behaviour (SEMCHB), identifying the community as an interrelated entity that has great influence in shaping an individual’s health behaviour. The study applied the Culture-Centred Approach (CCA), which proposes that health intervention programmes should be designed in a way that is consistent with a community’s… Advisors/Committee Members: Govender, Eliza Melissa. (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: HIV.; Microbicides.; Vulnerability to HIV infection.; HIV prevention.; Women.

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Mbewe, L. S. (2017). Microbicide acceptability and utility study : investigating perceptions of men and women across urban and rural settings in Durban and Nelspruit. (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14555

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Mbewe, Londeka S. “Microbicide acceptability and utility study : investigating perceptions of men and women across urban and rural settings in Durban and Nelspruit.” 2017. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14555.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Mbewe, Londeka S. “Microbicide acceptability and utility study : investigating perceptions of men and women across urban and rural settings in Durban and Nelspruit.” 2017. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Mbewe LS. Microbicide acceptability and utility study : investigating perceptions of men and women across urban and rural settings in Durban and Nelspruit. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14555.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

Council of Science Editors:

Mbewe LS. Microbicide acceptability and utility study : investigating perceptions of men and women across urban and rural settings in Durban and Nelspruit. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/14555

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University of Ghana

20. Ampadu, H. Infection Prevention and Control Practices among Nurses in Selected Health Facilities in Greater Accra Region of Ghana .

Degree: 2019, University of Ghana

URL: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/33476

► Background Nurses play a pivotal role in healthcare delivery and they are responsible for ensuring the safety of patients as well as their own safety… (more)

▼ Background Nurses play a pivotal role in healthcare delivery and they are responsible for ensuring the safety of patients as well as their own safety in the clinical setting. Nurses are in more contact with patients than other healthcare professionals and hold the key to infection prevention and control challenges. Inadequate knowledge and failure of nurses to comply with infection prevention and control (IPC) practices at healthcare settings is a major contributory factor to the burden of healthcare associated infections (HCAIs). Objective The study is aimed at assessing the knowledge, compliance and factors influencing compliance with IPC practices among nurses Method A descriptive cross-sectional study involving 237 nurses from three hospitals in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana was conducted. The hospitals were randomly selected through balloting and proportionate sampling method was used to select nurses from the three hospitals. In the facilities, nurses were conveniently selected to participate in the study if they met the inclusion criteria and gave their consent. Validated standardized questionnaires were used to collect the data. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics using bivariate analysis (Chi-square and Fisher’s exact test) and multivariable logistics regression were used to analyze the data with the help of Stata IC version 15.0 Results Findings from the study showed that, majority (83.7%) of the nurses had good knowledge of IPC practices in general, however; only 25% and 43% of the nurses were knowledgeable about nosocomial infections and safe injection practices respectively. The study also showed high level (79.1%) of self-reported compliance with IPC practices among nurses. Majority of the nurses (68.4%) reported they recapped needles after use. About 93.5% of the nurses reported they always washed hands with soap under running water in their units, however, only 50% were observed to practice frequent hand wash with soap under running water. Perception of risk of infection measured by vaccination status [AOR= 3.46, 95% CI (1.64, 7.31)] and accessibility to personal protective equipment (PPE) [(AOR=2.13, 95% CI (1.06, 4.27)] were factors found to be significantly associated with compliance with IPC practices. Conclusion The study revealed that the level of knowledge and compliance of nurses with IPC practices were generally good. However, there were some lapses in knowledge and compliance with respect to the various IPC procedures and what was observed in practice. Health institutions need to intensify training and education on the various IPC procedures to achieve complete and accurate IPC practices in the clinical settings for safe healthcare delivery. There is the need for larger observational studies using observational checklist to ascertain compliance with IPC practices.

Subjects/Keywords: Infection Prevention and Control (IPC); Infections; Hygienic Hand Practice

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Ampadu, H. (2019). Infection Prevention and Control Practices among Nurses in Selected Health Facilities in Greater Accra Region of Ghana . (Masters Thesis). University of Ghana. Retrieved from http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/33476

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Ampadu, H. “Infection Prevention and Control Practices among Nurses in Selected Health Facilities in Greater Accra Region of Ghana .” 2019. Masters Thesis, University of Ghana. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/33476.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Ampadu, H. “Infection Prevention and Control Practices among Nurses in Selected Health Facilities in Greater Accra Region of Ghana .” 2019. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Ampadu H. Infection Prevention and Control Practices among Nurses in Selected Health Facilities in Greater Accra Region of Ghana . [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Ghana; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/33476.

Council of Science Editors:

Ampadu H. Infection Prevention and Control Practices among Nurses in Selected Health Facilities in Greater Accra Region of Ghana . [Masters Thesis]. University of Ghana; 2019. Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/33476

University of Ghana

21. Awekeya, H. Knowledge, Attitudes and Compliance with Infection Prevention and Control Practices Among Nursing and Medical Laboratory Science Students in Koforidua.

Degree: 2019, University of Ghana

URL: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/33469

► Introduction: There is a huge burden of Health care associated infections (HAIs) globally; in 2002, there was an estimated 99,000 deaths due to HAIs in… (more)

▼ Introduction: There is a huge burden of Health care associated infections (HAIs) globally; in 2002, there was an estimated 99,000 deaths due to HAIs in the United States and majority of these are attributed to poor compliance of health care workers including health sciences students to Infection Prevention and Control protocols (IPC). Health science students by virtue of their training are at risks of spreading or contracting HAIs due to lack of knowledge and in-experience. Method: An analytical cross-sectional study was undertaken in two tertiary institutions in Koforidua, Eastern Region. A total of 252 nursing students from the Nursing and Midwifery Training College, Koforidua and 122 medical laboratory science (MLS) were assessed on their knowledge, attitudes and compliance to IPC measures. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire to assess students’ knowledge, attitudes and compliance on elements of IPC. Scores were calculated in percentages and differences in scores among both categories made. Associations between knowledge, attitudes, and compliance and the independent variables was also determined through logistic linear regression. A p value <0.05 was considered as significant. Results: A total 354 out of 374 students had complete data with a response rate of 94.7%. More than half (232/354) were nursing students and 34.5% (122/354) being medical laboratory science (MLS) students. On Average knowledge scores were poor, 44.7%, attitude scores were satisfactory, 80.9% and compliance rates were satisfactory, 88.8% respectively. Third year students on average performed better with knowledge scores of 49.2% compared to second and first year students with 43.2% and 40.4% respectively. Again, third year students had higher attitude scores, 82.3% compared to second and first year students with scores of 80.4% and 78.0% respectively. These scores were statistically significant, p value<0.05. Female students were also reported to be significantly more compliant (89.6%) with IPC practices than their male counterparts (86.3%), p value<0.05. There was however no significant difference in knowledge scores of MLS or nursing students. Conclusion: Both student groups had poor knowledge in IPC but reported positive attitudes and satisfactory compliance rates. Effective and continuous teaching and learning of IPC throughout the years of study both in the classroom and during clinical rotation will help improve knowledge as well attitudes and compliance of students. Keywords: Knowledge, Attitude, Compliance, Infection Prevention and Control, Healthcare Trainees, Koforidua.

Subjects/Keywords: Healthcare Trainees; Koforidua; Infection Prevention and Control; Attitude

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Awekeya, H. (2019). Knowledge, Attitudes and Compliance with Infection Prevention and Control Practices Among Nursing and Medical Laboratory Science Students in Koforidua. (Masters Thesis). University of Ghana. Retrieved from http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/33469

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Awekeya, H. “Knowledge, Attitudes and Compliance with Infection Prevention and Control Practices Among Nursing and Medical Laboratory Science Students in Koforidua. ” 2019. Masters Thesis, University of Ghana. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/33469.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Awekeya, H. “Knowledge, Attitudes and Compliance with Infection Prevention and Control Practices Among Nursing and Medical Laboratory Science Students in Koforidua. ” 2019. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Awekeya H. Knowledge, Attitudes and Compliance with Infection Prevention and Control Practices Among Nursing and Medical Laboratory Science Students in Koforidua. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Ghana; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/33469.

Council of Science Editors:

Awekeya H. Knowledge, Attitudes and Compliance with Infection Prevention and Control Practices Among Nursing and Medical Laboratory Science Students in Koforidua. [Masters Thesis]. University of Ghana; 2019. Available from: http://ugspace.ug.edu.gh/handle/123456789/33469

Boston University

22. Nguyen, Alex T. Topical versus systemic fluoride: which is more effective in preventing dental caries in high risk population?.

Degree: MA, Oral Health Sciences, 2013, Boston University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/17140

► Dental caries is a multifactorial, bacterial, chronic infection that affects millions of people in the world and has become a public health problem. Also referred… (more)

▼ Dental caries is a multifactorial, bacterial, chronic infection that affects millions of people in the world and has become a public health problem. Also referred to as tooth decay, this disease is one of the most common disorders throughout the world, second only to the common cold. Dental caries is the most common chronic childhood disease in the United States and is 5 to 7 times more common than asthma. According to the World Oral Health Report in 2003, dental caries affect 60-80% of school children and a vast majority of adults. Dental caries is a chronic bacterial infection of the hard tissue of the tooth that is characterized by alternating phases of demineralization and remineralization. Dental decay can lead to significant pain and dysfunction that can interfere with basic functions such as eating, sleeping, and speaking. If left untreated, dental caries can result in cavities forming and eventually tooth loss. Although the prevalence and severity of dental caries has decreased over the years, this disease can be better controlled with proper fluoride exposure. Fluoride therapy has become the cornerstone strategy in the prevention of dental caries development and progression. With fluoride being available in various forms, fluoride exposure and/or treatment has greatly increased and has led to decreased incidences of dental caries. Fluoride has the ability to control the initiation and progression of carious lesions, mainly through the promotion of remineralization and the reduction in tooth enamel demineralization. Whether administered systemically or topically, the use of fluoride has proven to be effective in reducing the prevalence of dental caries. The aim of this review is to compare the topical methods of fluoride therapy with systemic applications. The goal is to evaluate the various forms of fluoride treatments based on cost effectiveness, safety, concentration and dosage of fluoride, ease of application, and accessibility to the community. This review will also identify the populations that are most susceptible to dental caries. The purpose of this review is to examine the benefits and risks of the various options of fluoride treatments in order to determine which would be the most the effective, safe, and efficient means of preventing dental caries in high risk populations. Based on the literature review, it was determined that the populations with the greatest risk for dental caries comprised of young children who were from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and elderly adults over the age of 65. After comparing the various forms of fluoride therapies, it was found that systemic fluoride treatments, mainly water fluoridation, would be the most effective in preventing dental caries in high caries risk populations.

Subjects/Keywords: Dental caries; Chronic bacterial infection; Tooth decay; Fluoride therapy; Prevention

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Nguyen, A. T. (2013). Topical versus systemic fluoride: which is more effective in preventing dental caries in high risk population?. (Masters Thesis). Boston University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2144/17140

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Nguyen, Alex T. “Topical versus systemic fluoride: which is more effective in preventing dental caries in high risk population?.” 2013. Masters Thesis, Boston University. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/2144/17140.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Nguyen, Alex T. “Topical versus systemic fluoride: which is more effective in preventing dental caries in high risk population?.” 2013. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Nguyen AT. Topical versus systemic fluoride: which is more effective in preventing dental caries in high risk population?. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Boston University; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/17140.

Council of Science Editors:

Nguyen AT. Topical versus systemic fluoride: which is more effective in preventing dental caries in high risk population?. [Masters Thesis]. Boston University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/2144/17140

George Mason University

23. English, Judith Fay Boylan. Healthcare Worker Compliance with Documentation of Infection Prevention Protocols in Relation to Patient Factors of War-Wounded U.S. Service Members .

Degree: 2012, George Mason University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/1920/7979

► The purposes of this pilot study were to 1) examine the documented compliance to infection prevention procedures in the electronic medical record (EMR) by healthcare… (more)

▼ The purposes of this pilot study were to 1) examine the documented compliance to infection prevention procedures in the electronic medical record (EMR) by healthcare providers caring for war-wounded U.S. service members, and 2) assess patient factors that related to compliance. It was an observational retrospective cohort study of EMRs between June 1, 2009 and May 31, 2011. The study identified documentation of provider compliance / noncompliance with 1) active surveillance cultures (ASC), 2) isolation (ISO) precautions, and 3) administration of chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) baths in relation to available patient factors from the Trauma Infectious Diseases Outcomes Study (TIDOS) data. A survey form was devised to gather compliance data related to ISO precautions and CHG baths documented in each subject’s EMR. A total of 236 traumatic U.S. war-wounded EMRs were surveyed covering 489 inpatient Sequences of Admission, Transfer, or Readmission. 226 (95.8%) of ASCs obtained upon Admission were fully compliant with the protocol that required submission of groin cultures to detect Gm (-) multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs) and other potentially transmissible pathogens within the first 48 hours following admission. Documentation of adherence to protocols related to ISO was 61.4% and administration of CHG cloth baths was 56.9%. The overall logistic regression model for patient factors related to ISO compliance (n = 286) was not statistically significant (χ2 = 3.7, df = 5, p = 0.59). CHG bath administration compliance was also not statistically significant (χ2 = 10.87, df = 5, p = 0.054). Infection Preventionists were more likely to document the initiation of ISO via Contact Precautions, responsible for most of the Progress Notes/Nursing Orders (90.3%, n = 334) communicating the need for Isolation Precautions to be initiated plus Progress Notes/Nursing Orders (90.5%, n = 306) communicating no further need for Isolation Precautions. Replication of this pilot utilizing the entire number of 599 war-wounded would help validate findings of this study. Additionally, hospitals need to rapidly progress in standardization of basic clinical content in the EMR in relation to evidence-based practices. Standardization will result in capabilities for Nursing, Infection Prevention, Medical Staff, Risk Management and Quality Improvement to query the EMR for compliance reports on best practices that are necessary for ever-increasing demands to provide transparency and target zero healthcare-associated infection rates. Advisors/Committee Members: Zhou, Qiuping (Pearl) (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: infection prevention; war-wounded; compliance; TIDOS; electronic medical record; Gm (-) MDRO

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English, J. F. B. (2012). Healthcare Worker Compliance with Documentation of Infection Prevention Protocols in Relation to Patient Factors of War-Wounded U.S. Service Members . (Thesis). George Mason University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1920/7979

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

English, Judith Fay Boylan. “Healthcare Worker Compliance with Documentation of Infection Prevention Protocols in Relation to Patient Factors of War-Wounded U.S. Service Members .” 2012. Thesis, George Mason University. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/1920/7979.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

English, Judith Fay Boylan. “Healthcare Worker Compliance with Documentation of Infection Prevention Protocols in Relation to Patient Factors of War-Wounded U.S. Service Members .” 2012. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

English JFB. Healthcare Worker Compliance with Documentation of Infection Prevention Protocols in Relation to Patient Factors of War-Wounded U.S. Service Members . [Internet] [Thesis]. George Mason University; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1920/7979.

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English JFB. Healthcare Worker Compliance with Documentation of Infection Prevention Protocols in Relation to Patient Factors of War-Wounded U.S. Service Members . [Thesis]. George Mason University; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1920/7979

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Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

24. Nyirenda, Denis Charles Glad. Knowledge and practice of radiographers regarding infection control in radiology department in Malawi.

Degree: 2017, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/47848

► Infection control is an essential cornerstone of clinical care at all healthcare settings. The changing pattern of infections emphasises the need for all healthcare workers,… (more)

▼ Infection control is an essential cornerstone of clinical care at all healthcare settings. The changing pattern of infections emphasises the need for all healthcare workers, including radiographers, to implement and strictly adhere to standard infection control precautions (SICP) that will protect both patients and healthcare workers from healthcare associated infections (HAIs). However, implementing SICP can be difficult, especially if radiographers do not have adequate knowledge, and skilled practices, in infection control. As a practicing radiographer and a health educator, the researcher observed that there were discrepancies regarding implementation of SICP by radiographers in Malawi. No study has been conducted to explore and describe the knowledge and practices of radiographers regarding infection control in radiology departments in Malawi. There are also no infection control guidelines. These gaps led to this study being conducted. The aim of the study was to explore, and describe, knowledge and practices of radiographers regarding infection control in radiology departments in government referral hospitals in Malawi in order to develop a draft guideline for infection control to facilitate sound knowledge and practices of radiographers regarding infection control in these departments. The study took place in four government referral hospitals and followed a quantitative, exploratory, and descriptive design that was contextual in nature. The study was conducted in two phases. In the first one a self-administered questionnaire was used to explore and describe the knowledge and practices of radiographers regarding infection control in government referral hospitals in Malawi. The second one included the development of a draft guideline for infection control in order to facilitate sound knowledge and practices of radiographers regarding infection control in government referral hospitals in Malawi. In phase one, the research population consisted of 80 permanently employed radiographers. A census sampling method was used to select 62 respondents. The data were collected by means of a self-administered questionnaire that was developed based on a literature review. Some questions were adapted from an existing questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of questions and statements. It had four parts: demographic information (Part A), knowledge regarding infection control (Part B), practices regarding infection control (Part C), and additional relevant information (Part D). Descriptive and inferential statistics, with the help of a statistician, were used to analyse the data. The results of the study revealed that radiographers had average knowledge and practice in terms of infection control. The results revealed a significant association between age and knowledge (P<0.05). In phase two, a draft guideline was developed. The guideline’s content is based on 20 gaps identified in phase one of the study, as well as literature. The draft guideline consists of seven sets of recommendations: hand hygiene, personal hygiene,…

Subjects/Keywords: Radiologic technologists; Radiography, Medical – Practice; Cross infection – Prevention

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Nyirenda, D. C. G. (2017). Knowledge and practice of radiographers regarding infection control in radiology department in Malawi. (Thesis). Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10948/47848

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Nyirenda, Denis Charles Glad. “Knowledge and practice of radiographers regarding infection control in radiology department in Malawi.” 2017. Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/47848.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Nyirenda, Denis Charles Glad. “Knowledge and practice of radiographers regarding infection control in radiology department in Malawi.” 2017. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Nyirenda DCG. Knowledge and practice of radiographers regarding infection control in radiology department in Malawi. [Internet] [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/47848.

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Nyirenda DCG. Knowledge and practice of radiographers regarding infection control in radiology department in Malawi. [Thesis]. Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10948/47848

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25. Rosales, Nelda. Managing the spread of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) infections within a correctional facility.

Degree: 2010, Sam Houston State University

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11875/1696

Subjects/Keywords: staphylococcus aureus infection prevention; jails

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Rosales, N. (2010). Managing the spread of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) infections within a correctional facility. (Thesis). Sam Houston State University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11875/1696

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Rosales, Nelda. “Managing the spread of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) infections within a correctional facility.” 2010. Thesis, Sam Houston State University. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11875/1696.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Rosales, Nelda. “Managing the spread of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) infections within a correctional facility.” 2010. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Rosales N. Managing the spread of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) infections within a correctional facility. [Internet] [Thesis]. Sam Houston State University; 2010. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11875/1696.

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Rosales N. Managing the spread of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) infections within a correctional facility. [Thesis]. Sam Houston State University; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11875/1696

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University of Hong Kong

26. Lau, Sai-kuk. An evidence-based patient education programme for reduction of peritoneal dialysis-related infection.

Degree: 2013, University of Hong Kong

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10722/193026

► Background: End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is one of the commonest diseases in Hong Kong. Patient with ESRD needs to start dialysis for life maintenance.… (more)

▼ Background: End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is one of the commonest diseases in Hong Kong. Patient with ESRD needs to start dialysis for life maintenance. Peritoneal dialysis (PD) is the predominant dialysis modality for home dialysis patients. More than 80% of dialysis patients in Hong Kong receive PD. However, it also brings out some PD-related infectious complication such as tenckhoff exit-site infection, tenckhoff tunnel infection and PD peritonitis. These complications markedly contribute to treatment failure in PD patients. Especially PD peritonitis, it remains a leading complication of PD. Also it is a main cause of patients switch to haemodialysis (HD)and discontinue PD. Nevertheless, if the primary prevention of PD education do better, research evidences have shown that peritonitis infection rate of PD patients can be effectively reduced. It can be achieve by the utilization of effective education strategies and advanced training skills to enhance patients’ knowledge and skills of peritoneal dialysis. Purpose: This written proposal aims to identify the best evidence of PD education and to develop a guideline for this health education programme. The goal of the programme is to reduce the rate of PD-related infection for patients who started PD treatment at home after first CAPD training and education. Method: A total of 12 studies which focused on PD education and strategies for reducing PD-related infections were searched from electronic databases. Data extraction and critical appraisal were performed on these 12 studies. After the integrative review, the implementation potential was assessed. The results shown that the transferability of finding is high and it is feasible to conduct the proposed innovation. Then, the evidence-based guideline for PD education programme were developed and based on the high and medium level of evidence with grades of recommendation stated. Before implementing the proposed innovation, a communication plan was developed and targeted the various stakeholders (the administrators, nurses, patients and their relatives). The proposer would initiate the change and the programme leading group would guide and sustain the proposed innovation. The next process was planning a pilot study to examine the feasibility of the proposed innovation before implementation. Finally, different outcomes of the programme has been identified and evaluated in the evaluation plan. The methods for data analysis were formulated. Conclusion: The proposed peritoneal dialysis education programme with best evidences support is worthy to be adopted in the clinical setting for the beneficial of PD patients to reduce their PD-related infectious complications.

Subjects/Keywords: Peritoneal dialysis; Infection - Prevention

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Lau, S. (2013). An evidence-based patient education programme for reduction of peritoneal dialysis-related infection. (Thesis). University of Hong Kong. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10722/193026

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Lau, Sai-kuk. “An evidence-based patient education programme for reduction of peritoneal dialysis-related infection.” 2013. Thesis, University of Hong Kong. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10722/193026.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Lau, Sai-kuk. “An evidence-based patient education programme for reduction of peritoneal dialysis-related infection.” 2013. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Lau S. An evidence-based patient education programme for reduction of peritoneal dialysis-related infection. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Hong Kong; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10722/193026.

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Lau S. An evidence-based patient education programme for reduction of peritoneal dialysis-related infection. [Thesis]. University of Hong Kong; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10722/193026

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University of Hong Kong

27. Gao, Xiaolei. Relative effectiveness of ventilation in community indoor environmentsfor controlling infection.

Degree: 2011, University of Hong Kong

URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10722/174458

► The existence, probability and control measures of airborne infections have been widely discussed for centuries. Although public belief regarding airborne infection kept on altering throughout… (more)

▼ The existence, probability and control measures of airborne infections have been widely discussed for centuries. Although public belief regarding airborne infection kept on altering throughout the entire history of medicine and is still controversial, many airborne transmission experiments and airborne infection outbreak analyses have been carried out. Different airborne transmission models have been built and various airborne control measures have been evaluated. One of the major knowledge gaps obstructing applications of some airborne control measures in clinical practices and public applications is that there is a lack of evidence in proving the effectiveness of such measures. Ventilation as an important airborne infection control method can be achieved by opening windows, or increasing the outdoor air supply rate in mechanical ventilation systems or indirectly by using filters and ultraviolet equipments. However the applications of ventilation in infection control were largely restricted to isolation rooms rather than regarded as a public control measure. In this study we focus on evaluating the effectiveness of ventilation as a community measure. Results, therefore, can provide evidence for using ventilation as a public health measure for controlling respiratory diseases transmitted by the airborne route or multi-routes. Two mathematical modeling approaches (deterministic model and social network model) are adopted to estimate different airborne diseases outbreaks with a focus on ventilation and a corresponding analysis of their relative effectiveness compared with other public health measures. A comprehensive understanding of detailed control strategies (including both engineering and public health control) will be achieved through gradually complicated and realistic models. It’s commonly believed that many respiratory infections are transmitted through multiple routes including airborne, droplet-borne and contact routes. Hence the effectiveness of airborne control measures was doubted when the airborne route was not dominant. Therefore, we developed a model to simulate partially airborne transmitted diseases outbreaks and evaluated the relative effectiveness of ventilation when the role of airborne transmission altered. Knowing the complex transmission mechanisms of respiratory transmission and the role of the airborne route in the transmission process is essential in determining the effectiveness of airborne control measures. Hence in this study we also tested the virus exposures dose to infectious patients at different distances when patients were carrying out different respiratory activities. A complex model considering transmission mechanisms of respiratory infections was also built to evaluate the influence of the transmission route in large scale outbreak simulations. The results showed that increasing ventilation rate especially in homes, offices and classrooms is an effective control method for controlling airborne and partially airborne transmitted infections. Combining isolation and increasing… Advisors/Committee Members: Li, Y (advisor), Cowling, BJ (advisor), Leung, GM (advisor).

Subjects/Keywords: Airborne infection - Prevention.; Ventilation.

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Gao, X. (2011). Relative effectiveness of ventilation in community indoor environmentsfor controlling infection. (Thesis). University of Hong Kong. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10722/174458

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Gao, Xiaolei. “Relative effectiveness of ventilation in community indoor environmentsfor controlling infection.” 2011. Thesis, University of Hong Kong. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10722/174458.

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Not specified: Masters Thesis or Doctoral Dissertation

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Gao, Xiaolei. “Relative effectiveness of ventilation in community indoor environmentsfor controlling infection.” 2011. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Gao X. Relative effectiveness of ventilation in community indoor environmentsfor controlling infection. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Hong Kong; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10722/174458.

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Council of Science Editors:

Gao X. Relative effectiveness of ventilation in community indoor environmentsfor controlling infection. [Thesis]. University of Hong Kong; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10722/174458

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University of Louisville

28. Wiemken, Timothy Lee, 1979-. Knowledge-sharing networks of hospital-based infection preventionists in Kentucky.

Degree: PhD, 2011, University of Louisville

URL: 10.18297/etd/1565 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/1565

► Background: Infection preventionists (IPs) have a multitude of tasks aimed at the prevention and control of infections in the healthcare setting. These tasks require a… (more)

▼ Background: Infection preventionists (IPs) have a multitude of tasks aimed at the prevention and control of infections in the healthcare setting. These tasks require a great deal of knowledge that has been more challenging to gain over the past decade due to the rapidly changing healthcare environment, the IPs' increasing numbers of duties, limited staffing, and a number of other issues. Because of these challenges, other mechanisms of rapid and efficient knowledge acquisition are needed for optimal job performance. One possible mechanism is knowledge sharing through social or professional networks. Objective: To examine the knowledge-sharing network structure of hospital-based IPs in Kentucky. Methods: An electronic survey instrument was e-mailed to all hospital-based IPs in Kentucky. Roster lists were used to elicit alters for knowledge sharing. Basic demographics and employment data were collected. Directed sociograms were utilized to visually examine the network. Density and component analyses were used to evaluate network cohesion. In and out-degree, betweenness, and eigenvector statistics were calculated to examine node centrality. Key player reach and fragmentation algorithms were used to identify key players. Geospatial network analysis was also used to analyze the network structure. Results: A total of 75 IPs completed the survey for a 58% response rate. Seven IPs were excluded due to their limited focus on infection prevention activities. The network density was ,1.8%. Three network components were identified. The median (range) centrality measures were as follows: in-degree, 2 (0-11); out-degree, 0.5 (0-5); betweenness, 0 (0-567); and eigenvector 0.02 (0-0.45). One IP had the highest centrality measures. Three key players were identified in the reach and fragmentation analyses, of which most were in the age range that would soon qualify them for retirement. Geospatial analysis of the network revealed that it spanned the entire state of Kentucky and did not fit into any particular sectioning of the state (Medical Trade Area, APIC chapter, physical barriers, etc.). Conclusions: Very low network density and centrality statistics indicate that the knowledge-sharing network of hospital-based IPs in Kentucky is not adequate for optimal knowledge sharing. In a state such as Kentucky with predominantly small, rural facilities that may have limited access to knowledge as compared to large, university settings, an optimal knowledge-sharing network among these facilities may allow for diffusion of new information to IPs at these facilities. Future research is needed to identify interventions to increase network connections in this field. Advisors/Committee Members: Carrico, Ruth Lynne.

Subjects/Keywords: Infection prevention; Healthcare; Social network; Centrality; Geography; Healthcare-associated infections

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Wiemken, Timothy Lee, 1. (2011). Knowledge-sharing networks of hospital-based infection preventionists in Kentucky. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Louisville. Retrieved from 10.18297/etd/1565 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/1565

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Wiemken, Timothy Lee, 1979-. “Knowledge-sharing networks of hospital-based infection preventionists in Kentucky.” 2011. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Louisville. Accessed January 20, 2021. 10.18297/etd/1565 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/1565.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Wiemken, Timothy Lee, 1979-. “Knowledge-sharing networks of hospital-based infection preventionists in Kentucky.” 2011. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Wiemken, Timothy Lee 1. Knowledge-sharing networks of hospital-based infection preventionists in Kentucky. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Louisville; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: 10.18297/etd/1565 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/1565.

Council of Science Editors:

Wiemken, Timothy Lee 1. Knowledge-sharing networks of hospital-based infection preventionists in Kentucky. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Louisville; 2011. Available from: 10.18297/etd/1565 ; https://ir.library.louisville.edu/etd/1565

University of New South Wales

29. McLean, Alan. Ambulance infection prevention and control for patient and staff safety : an analysis of current Australian policy, practice and governance.

Degree: Public Health & Community Medicine, 2020, University of New South Wales

URL: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/69171 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:70554/SOURCE02?view=true

► Ambulance infection prevention and control for patient and staff safety: an analysis of current Australian policy, practice and governance. Background: The most common preventable adverse… (more)

▼ Ambulance infection prevention and control for patient and staff safety: an analysis of current Australian policy, practice and governance. Background: The most common preventable adverse events in Australian healthcare are healthcare acquired infections (HAI), consuming 850,000 bed days annually, costing $950 million. HAI in the ambulance setting pose significant risks to patients and healthcare workers (HCW). Infection prevention and control programs (IPCP) significantly reduce the risks of HAI, yet few ambulance services have such programs, posing the question: are ambulance services required to have an IPCP? Methods: A literature review and analysis of HAI prevalence data in the ambulance setting; analysis of SA Health policy and legislation related to the prevention and control of HAI; and a corporate risk assessment and evaluation of the ambulance setting to establish whether standard hospital-based IPCP are transferable to this setting. Results: Literature addressing these issues is limited. Paramedics have a high risk of unprotected exposure to HAI, and an increasing rate of blood and body fluid exposure. SA Health policy was generally well developed, but poorly implemented. Legislation, SA Health policy and risk management principles require ambulance services within South Australia to have an IPCP. They also place personal responsibilities upon individual HCW. Important differences between the ambulance and hospital settings mean that hospital-based IPCP are not directly transferable to the ambulance sector. Conclusions: Patients and HCW in the ambulance setting are at risk of acquiring HAI. SA ambulance services are required to have an IPCP. Failure to comply with these requirements could be considered a crime. Ambulance services lack comprehensive procedures, education and surveillance for preventing HAI. Ambulance HCW require access to 24/7 post-exposure management and surveillance systems. When faced with limited resources, HCW will employ workarounds to bypass IPCP requirements. Specific programs must be developed to accommodate the requirements of ambulance clinical practice and environment. These programs should be designed and led by practitioners from the paramedicine field. Recommendations: Ambulance services should implement an IPCP that has been developed specifically by, and for, the ambulance setting. Further national research is recommended to identify and develop the requirements for such a program. Advisors/Committee Members: McIntyre, Raina, Kirby Institute, Faculty of Medicine, UNSW, Hinchcliff, Recce, Queensland University of Technology.

Subjects/Keywords: Paramedic; Infection prevention and control; Ambulance; Paramedicine; Prehospital care

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McLean, A. (2020). Ambulance infection prevention and control for patient and staff safety : an analysis of current Australian policy, practice and governance. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of New South Wales. Retrieved from http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/69171 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:70554/SOURCE02?view=true

Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

McLean, Alan. “Ambulance infection prevention and control for patient and staff safety : an analysis of current Australian policy, practice and governance.” 2020. Doctoral Dissertation, University of New South Wales. Accessed January 20, 2021. http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/69171 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:70554/SOURCE02?view=true.

MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

McLean, Alan. “Ambulance infection prevention and control for patient and staff safety : an analysis of current Australian policy, practice and governance.” 2020. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

McLean A. Ambulance infection prevention and control for patient and staff safety : an analysis of current Australian policy, practice and governance. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of New South Wales; 2020. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/69171 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:70554/SOURCE02?view=true.

Council of Science Editors:

McLean A. Ambulance infection prevention and control for patient and staff safety : an analysis of current Australian policy, practice and governance. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of New South Wales; 2020. Available from: http://handle.unsw.edu.au/1959.4/69171 ; https://unsworks.unsw.edu.au/fapi/datastream/unsworks:70554/SOURCE02?view=true

30. Zafra, Norabel V. Reducing Clostridium Difficile.

Degree: MSN, 2015, University of San Francisco

URL: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/229

► This CNL project aims to reduce the number of laboratory identified Clostridium Difficile Infections (CDI) events by 20% by December 2015. This CNL projects… (more)

Subjects/Keywords: Reducing Clostridium Difficile; C.diff; C.difficile; infection prevention; Nursing

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Zafra, N. V. (2015). Reducing Clostridium Difficile. (Thesis). University of San Francisco. Retrieved from https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/229

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Chicago Manual of Style (16^th Edition):

Zafra, Norabel V. “Reducing Clostridium Difficile.” 2015. Thesis, University of San Francisco. Accessed January 20, 2021. https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/229.

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MLA Handbook (7^th Edition):

Zafra, Norabel V. “Reducing Clostridium Difficile.” 2015. Web. 20 Jan 2021.

Vancouver:

Zafra NV. Reducing Clostridium Difficile. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of San Francisco; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 20]. Available from: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/229.

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Zafra NV. Reducing Clostridium Difficile. [Thesis]. University of San Francisco; 2015. Available from: https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/229

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