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Project-Based Learning Guidelines for Health Sciences Students: An Analysis with Data Mining and Qualitative Techniques
Published on: December 9, 2022
Implementation of a structured practical activity to analyse student healthcare worker perceptions and compliance
Elise S Pelzer1,2, Zachary Stewart3, Holly Peters3
1Queensland University of Technology, School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health, 2 George Street, Brisbane City, QLD, 4000, Australia. e.pelzer@qut.edu.au.
Background:
Non-compliance with infection control guidelines has been reported within healthcare settings. Infection control education in undergraduate healthcare education programs forms a critical component in preparing student healthcare workers for vocational roles.
Methods:
Clinical sciences students (nutrition science, paramedicine, pharmacy, podiatry, optometry studying for qualifications recognised by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) self-reported hygiene perceptions and practices and collected microbiological swabs from personal or medical equipment items before and after recommended disinfection procedures.
Results:
Cultivable microorganisms were isolated from 95% of student medical equipment items. Disinfection significantly reduced microbial growth on student medical equipment items (P < 0.05).
Conclusions:
Student perceptions of infection control procedures do not always correlate with infection control practice. Infection control education of undergraduate healthcare students requires ongoing assessment to ensure successful translation into clinical practice.
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