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Joshua Alayemi1, Wilma Ten Ham-Baloyi1, Sihaam Jardien-Baboo1
1Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nelson Mandela University, North Campus, Gqeberha, South Africa.
Health SA = SA Gesondheid
|March 6, 2024
Summary
An educational intervention significantly improved nurses' knowledge of surgical attire practices in operating theatres. This study highlights the importance of proper surgical attire for reducing surgical site infections.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Surgical Safety Practices
Background:
- Surgical site infections (SSIs) pose a significant risk in operating theatre environments.
- Nurses' adherence to recommended surgical attire practices is crucial for mitigating SSIs.
- Knowledge deficits among nurses regarding surgical attire can compromise patient safety.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the impact of an educational intervention on nurses' knowledge of recommended surgical attire practices.
- To evaluate the effectiveness of a training program designed to enhance adherence to surgical attire guidelines.
- To identify potential improvements in operating theatre protocols through targeted nursing education.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental, two-group pre- and post-test pilot study was conducted with 85 nurses.
- Participants were allocated to an intervention group (training, brochures, guideline summary) or a control group (guideline summary only).
- Data were collected via self-administered questionnaires between March and August 2019 in South African hospitals.
Main Results:
- The intervention group demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in overall knowledge scores post-intervention (p ≤ 0.000).
- A large effect size (Cohen's d = 1.26) was observed, indicating a substantial positive impact of the educational intervention.
- The educational program effectively enhanced nurses' understanding of surgical attire recommendations.
Conclusions:
- The educational intervention shows promise in improving nurses' knowledge of surgical attire practices in operating theatres.
- Further research and wider implementation are recommended to sustain and measure the impact of this intervention.
- Optimizing surgical attire knowledge is a key strategy for enhancing operating theatre safety and reducing SSIs.
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