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Effectiveness of Nursing Interventions on Preventing the Risk of Infection in Adult Inpatients: Protocol for a
Luís Filipe Pereira Todo Bom1,2,3,4, Ema Soraia Fazenda Mata2,3, Helena Margarida Pereira Cunha2,4
1Comprehensive Health Research Centre (CHRC), University of Évora, 7000-801 Évora, Portugal.
Nursing Reports (Pavia, Italy)
|June 25, 2025
Summary
This systematic review identifies effective nursing interventions to prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in hospitalized adults. Findings will standardize evidence-based practices and promote safer patient care.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) pose a significant global health threat, increasing patient morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs.
- Nurses are pivotal in preventing HAIs through evidence-based interventions.
- This review addresses the need for synthesized evidence on effective nursing strategies for HAI prevention in adults.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and synthesize the most effective nursing interventions for preventing HAIs in hospitalized adults.
- To analyze the variability of these interventions across different clinical settings and patient populations.
- To inform evidence-based practice and policy for HAI reduction.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review following Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology and PRISMA guidelines.
- Inclusion of RCTs, quasi-experimental, and observational studies.
- Comprehensive literature search across major databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane).
Main Results:
- The review will identify nursing interventions that effectively reduce HAI incidence rates.
- Outcomes measured include adherence to preventive measures, hospital length of stay, readmission rates, and patient safety.
- Results will be synthesized through meta-analysis where feasible, or narrative synthesis.
Conclusions:
- Findings will contribute to standardizing evidence-based nursing practices for HAI prevention.
- The study aims to support healthcare professionals and policymakers in implementing targeted infection control strategies.
- Promoting safer healthcare environments through effective nursing interventions is the ultimate goal.
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