Egyptian Journal of Health Care
Assessment of Perioperative Nurses’ Performance Regarding Surgical Site Infection Prevention Bundle Application
By Hadeer Samir Qabel, Hanan Sobieh Sobieh, Amira Hedaya Mourad and 1 others.
Abstract
Background
surgical site infections (SSIs) remain a significant cause of postoperative morbidity, prolonged hospitalization, and increased healthcare costs. Despite advances in aseptic techniques and antibiotic prophylaxis, SSIs contribute to patient suffering, readmissions, and even mortality. In response, evidence-based SSI prevention bundles have been developed, integrating multiple best practices.
Aim
The study aimed to assess nurses’ knowledge and practice regarding surgical site infection prevention bundle.
Design
A descriptive research design was utilized in this study.
Setting
The study was conducted at the Operation rooms at Qaliup Specialized Hospital affiliated to Ministry of Health and Population. Sampling: All available nurses is working at the pervious mentioned setting. Furthermore the number of nurses 60. Tools of data collection: Two tools were used, (I): An interviewing questionnaire was used and composed of two parts, A: Nurses’ demographic characteristics. B: Nurses’ (preoperative-intraoperative-postoperative) level of knowledge, II: Nurse’s practice observational checklist.