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Infection Prevention and Control in Türkiye: A Consensus Report from the 7th National Healthcare-Associated
Tuğba Yanık-Yalçın1, Elif Sargın-Altunok2, Deniz Güven2
1Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, Health Sciences University, Sincan Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Türkiye.
Infectious Diseases & Clinical Microbiology
|August 3, 2026
Summary
Effective infection prevention and control (IPC) is crucial due to rising antimicrobial resistance. This study identified key barriers and solutions for IPC in Türkiye, emphasizing cultural and systemic improvements.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare-associated infections
- Infection prevention and control
- Antimicrobial resistance
Background:
- Antimicrobial resistance poses a significant threat to healthcare.
- Effective infection prevention and control (IPC) is vital for patient safety.
- Understanding barriers to IPC is essential for improvement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify persistent barriers to effective infection prevention and control (IPC).
- To explore potential solutions for overcoming IPC challenges in healthcare settings.
- To analyze discussions among IPC leaders and professionals in Türkiye.
Main Methods:
- Thematic analysis of audio-recorded sessions from the 7th National Healthcare-Associated Infections Symposium (USBİS).
- Transcription and analysis of discussions involving IPC leaders and healthcare professionals across Türkiye.
- Identification of recurring themes related to IPC barriers and solutions.
Main Results:
- Key barriers identified include reporting pressures, behavioral/cultural issues, workforce limitations, standardization gaps, and implementation difficulties.
- Participants highlighted the need for strengthened institutional IPC culture and visible leadership.
- Simplifying data systems and prioritizing sustainable behavioral change were emphasized as solutions.
Conclusions:
- Addressing reporting pressures, cultural factors, and workforce capacity is critical for enhancing IPC.
- Strengthening IPC culture and leadership engagement are essential for successful implementation.
- Sustainable strategies for behavioral change are necessary to combat healthcare-associated infections.
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