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Infection prevention and control in medical imaging surveys: The need to map to guidelines to address systemic issues?
Jimenez, Yobelli A; Hill, Suzanne; Lewis, Sarah J.
  • Jimenez YA; Susan Wakil Health Building (D18), Western Avenue, University of Sydney, NSW 2006 Australia. Electronic address: Yobelli.jimenez@sydney.edu.au.
  • Hill S; Susan Wakil Health Building (D18), Western Avenue, University of Sydney, NSW 2006 Australia.
  • Lewis SJ; Susan Wakil Health Building (D18), Western Avenue, University of Sydney, NSW 2006 Australia.
Infect Dis Health ; 28(2): 102-114, 2023 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2297212
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Infection prevention and control (IPC) in the medical imaging (MI) setting is recognised as an important factor in providing high-quality patient care and safe working conditions. Surveys are commonly used and have advantages for IPC research. The aim of this study was to identify the core concepts in surveys published in the literature that examined IPC in MI environments.

METHODS:

A literature review was conducted to identify studies that employed a survey relating to IPC in the MI setting. For each included study, descriptive study information and survey information were extracted. For IPC-specific survey items, directed content analysis was undertaken, using eleven pre-determined codes based on the 'Australian Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of Infection in Healthcare'. Content that related to 'Knowledge', 'Attitudes' and 'Practice' were also identified.

RESULTS:

A total of 23 studies and 21 unique surveys were included in this review. IPC-specific survey items assessed diverse dimensions of IPC, most commonly relating to 'transmission-based precautions' and 'applying standard and transmission-based precautions during procedures'. 'Practice' and 'Knowledge' related survey items were most frequent, compared to 'Attitudes'.

CONCLUSION:

MI research using survey methods have focused on the 'entry' points of IPC, rather than systemic IPC matters around policy, education, and stewardship. The concepts of 'Knowledge', 'Attitudes' and 'Practice' are integrated in IPC surveys in the MI context, with a greater focus evident on staff knowledge and practice. Existing topics within IPC surveys in MI are tailored to individual studies and locales, with lack of consistency to national frameworks.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Cross Infection Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials / Reviews Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Oceania Language: English Journal: Infect Dis Health Year: 2023 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Cross Infection Type of study: Observational study / Qualitative research / Randomized controlled trials / Reviews Limits: Humans Country/Region as subject: Oceania Language: English Journal: Infect Dis Health Year: 2023 Document Type: Article