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  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Healthcare Quality Improvement

Background:

  • Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a significant cause of patient morbidity, prolonged hospitalization, and increased healthcare expenses.
  • Nurses are pivotal in preventing SSIs through evidence-based practices.
  • Variations in nurses' knowledge and practices regarding SSI prevention necessitate further assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the knowledge and practices of nurses concerning SSI prevention.
  • To identify factors influencing nurses' knowledge and practices in SSI prevention.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 160 nurses from a tertiary care center in northern India.
  • Data collection via a structured questionnaire assessing demographics, knowledge, and practices.
  • Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics, Pearson's correlation, and logistic regression (P < 0.05).

Main Results:

  • 66.9% of nurses exhibited good knowledge of SSI prevention, while 45.6% demonstrated good practice.
  • A weak correlation was observed between knowledge and practice (r = 0.08, P = 0.36).
  • Postgraduate education, specific training, and the nurses' work area were significant predictors of practice.

Conclusions:

  • Nurses generally possess adequate knowledge but struggle with effective practical application of SSI prevention strategies.
  • Enhancing SSI prevention requires ongoing education, consistent monitoring, and robust institutional support.
  • Improving nurses' practice is crucial for bolstering patient safety and reducing the incidence of SSIs.