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Infection control--evidence into practice.
E A Jenner1, C Mackintosh, G M Scott
1Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, Herts.
The Journal of Hospital Infection
|July 2, 1999
Summary
Barriers hinder the use of research in infection control. Overcoming these challenges is key to implementing evidence-based practices and improving healthcare worker actions.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare
- Infection Control
- Evidence-Based Practice
Background:
- Translating research into practice is crucial for effective infection control.
- Guidance often fails to translate into appropriate healthcare worker actions.
- Identifying and overcoming implementation barriers is essential.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors impeding research translation into infection control practice.
- To propose strategies for overcoming identified barriers.
- To explore the evidence base and implementation gaps in infection control.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of two workshop sessions at the Federation of Infection Societies meeting.
- Examination of an idealized framework for evidence-based infection control.
- Case examples from workshop participants to illustrate strengths and weaknesses.
Main Results:
- Key barriers to research implementation in infection control were identified.
- Strategies for overcoming these barriers were discussed.
- The process of creating, implementing, and maintaining evidence-based practice was analyzed.
Conclusions:
- Understanding and addressing barriers is vital for successful evidence-based infection control.
- Improved translation of research findings can enhance healthcare worker practices.
- A structured approach is needed to bridge the gap between infection control evidence and practice.
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