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Infection prevention behaviour among hospital nursing staff: Navigating in a complex and shifting work environment
Lisa Arvidsson1,2, Maria Lindberg1,2, Bernice Skytt1,3
1Department of Caring Sciences, Faculty of Health and Occupational Studies, Gävle, Sweden.
Journal of Infection Prevention
|February 24, 2025
Summary
Inadequate working conditions can hinder nursing staff
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Infection Prevention
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a global challenge.
- Nursing staff's infection prevention behaviors are crucial but influenced by working conditions.
- Qualitative research on this relationship is limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nursing staff's experiences and reflections on working conditions.
- To understand the impact of working conditions on infection prevention behaviors.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study using semi-structured focus group interviews.
- Conducted in surgical and orthopedic hospital units.
- Included 27 nursing staff (registered and assistant nurses).
- Data analyzed using qualitative content analysis.
Main Results:
- A central theme identified was 'Navigating in a complex and shifting context'.
- Inadequate working conditions were found to impede infection prevention behaviors.
- Hygiene routines could be disrupted by unpredictable hospital situations, even with adequate conditions.
Conclusions:
- Nursing staff face complex challenges in maintaining infection prevention in dynamic hospital environments.
- Organizational support is vital for creating sustainable working conditions.
- A multi-tiered approach is necessary to foster supportive environments for safe practices.
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