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Effective infection prevention and control: the nurse's role.

Emma Burnett1

  • 1School of Nursing and Health Sciences, University of Dundee, Dundee, Scotland.

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)
|July 5, 2018
PubMed
Summary

Healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance pose significant public health threats. This article addresses challenges nurses face in infection prevention and control, especially for vulnerable populations.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Nursing

Background:

  • Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) are critical global health concerns.
  • Increasingly complex medical treatments heighten patient susceptibility to HAIs and resistant organisms.
  • Effective infection prevention and control (IPC) is crucial for safeguarding public health, particularly for vulnerable groups like the elderly and children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the challenges nurses encounter in implementing effective infection prevention and control measures.
  • To propose strategies for addressing these challenges in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • This article presents a review of current literature and clinical perspectives on IPC challenges in healthcare settings.
Keywords:
Clostridium difficileEscherichia coliantibiotic resistanceantibioticsbacterial infectionscross-infectionhand hygienehealthcare-associated infectionshygieneinfectioninfection controlinfection preventionmedicinespatient safetypatients

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  • It focuses on identifying practical difficulties faced by nursing staff in maintaining high standards of infection control.

    • Main Results:

    • Nurses face multifaceted challenges in IPC, including resource limitations, complex patient needs, and evolving resistance patterns.
    • Effective IPC requires addressing systemic issues and supporting nursing staff with adequate training and resources.

    Conclusions:

    • Addressing the challenges in infection prevention and control is essential to mitigate the impact of HAIs and AMR.
    • Empowering nurses with the necessary tools and support is key to enhancing patient safety and public health outcomes.