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  • Infection Control
  • Public Health

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  • Infection prevention and control program (IPCP) assessment tools are crucial for identifying areas needing improvement.
  • This study evaluated the suitability of three distinct IPCP assessment tools.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the fit-for-purpose of three infection prevention and control program assessment tools.
  • To compare the effectiveness and usability of the WHO IPCAF, OGIPCP, and IPCPE tools.

Main Methods:

  • An exploratory mixed-method study conducted in Brazil from 2018-2019.
  • Quantitative surveys and semi-structured interviews assessed perceptions of IPCP tools among infection control professionals.
  • Descriptive statistical analysis for quantitative data and thematic analysis for qualitative data were employed.

Main Results:

  • The Infection Prevention and Control Programme Evaluation (IPCPE) tool was rated as most complete, effective, and easy to interpret.
  • The WHO Infection Prevention and Control Assessment Framework (IPCAF) was best for purpose and reporting but requires experience.
  • The University of Sao Paulo IPCP tool (OGIPCP) offered the fastest application and least experience requirement.

Conclusions:

  • All three IPCP assessment tools demonstrate potential for supporting improvements in infection prevention and control programs.
  • IPCPE and IPCAF showed advantages in effectiveness and fit-for-purpose compared to OGIPCP.
  • Despite higher familiarity, OGIPCP was perceived as less advantageous than IPCPE and IPCAF.