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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Niccolo Buetti, Mohamed Abbas, Didier Pittet, Marie-Noelle Chraiti, Valerie Sauvan, Marlieke E. A. De Kraker, Matthieu Boisson, Daniel Teixeira, Walter Zingg, Stephan Harbarth
Summary: Hand insertion of short-term peripheral venous catheters is associated with a decreased risk of infection, especially for catheters with an expected dwell time of more than 2 days.
ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE AND INFECTION CONTROL
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
V Mouajou, K. Adams, G. DeLisle, C. Quach
Summary: The hands of healthcare workers are a primary source of transmission of hospital-acquired infections. Practising hand hygiene and adhering to hand hygiene guidelines can decrease the risk of transmission. However, there is no consensus on the optimal hand hygiene compliance rate for healthcare workers. Studies suggest that lower incidence rates of hospital-acquired infections are achieved with hand hygiene compliance rates of approximately 60%. Due to flaws in study design, causality cannot be inferred, and only general trends can be discussed. High-quality evidence is needed to support the implementation of specified targets for hand hygiene compliance rates.
JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Dina Hussein Yamin, Azlan Husin, Azian Harun
Summary: Catheter-related bloodstream infection, caused by various nosocomial pathogens, is an important healthcare-associated infection, with Candida parapsilosis emerging as a crucial causative agent in the last two decades. Factors such as ICU admission were found to be significantly associated with non-CRBSI, while TPN was significantly positively associated with CRBSI. Patients admitted in ICU were less likely to develop C. parapsilosis CRBSI, while patients receiving TPN were more likely to have C. parapsilosis CRBSI compared to the non-CRBSI group.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2021)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Atheesha Singh, Tobias George Barnard
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the perceptions of health science students at a university in South Africa regarding hand hygiene education and practice. The results showed significant differences in hand hygiene scores among different departments and years of study. A conceptual model was proposed to enhance the teaching and learning of hand hygiene at the university level, emphasizing the importance of targeted education, continuous monitoring, and feedback, as well as the roles of hand hygiene facilitators and student participation.
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Immunology
Nai-Chung Nelson Chang, Heather Schacht Reisinger, Marin L. Schweizer, Ichael Jones, Elizabeth Chrischilles, Margaret Chorazy, Charles Huskins, Loreen Herwaldt
Summary: The study found that healthcare workers were more likely to perform hand hygiene after contaminating tasks and less likely before critical tasks. Nurses were more likely to perform critical and contaminating tasks, with better hand hygiene compliance compared to physicians and other healthcare workers.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Assefa Mulu Baye, Andualem Ababu, Regasa Bayisa, Mahdi Abdella, Edessa Diriba, Minyechel Wale, Muluken Nigatu Selam
Summary: This study explored the perspectives and experiences of compounding pharmacists on the production and utilization of ABHR solutions for COVID-19 prevention in public hospitals of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Findings revealed that most participants believed that ABHR products were not used rationally in healthcare facilities, and suggested incentive mechanisms for experts involved in the compounding of ABHR solutions. Participants also highlighted the need for formal training on ABHR solution production and recommended regular monitoring and follow-up of hospital compounding services to improve staff confidence.
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Rehab Nasser AL-Shukri, Omar M. AL-Rawajfah, Liala Al -Daken, Mujahid Al-Busaidi
Summary: This study investigated the prevalence, causative microorganisms, and associated risk factors of ICU-acquired central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) among adult ICU patients in Oman. The results showed a higher prevalence of ICU-acquired CLABSIs in Oman compared to developed countries, with gram-positive bacteria being the most common isolates. Risk factors for ICU-acquired CLABSIs included heart failure, female gender, presence of other infections, tracheostomy, and Total Parenteral Nutrition.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2022)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Iren A. Kopcsone Nemeth, Csaba Nador, Laszlo Szilagyi, Akos Lehotsky, Tamas Haidegger
Summary: The ability of healthcare workers to learn proper hand hygiene is an important factor in reducing hospital infections. This study found that some staff members were able to quickly learn the technique, while others struggled even with more disinfectant. Identifying these individuals helps improve training efforts.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
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Veterinary Sciences
Kira Schmitt, Anna Barbara Emilia Zimmermann, Roger Stephan, Barbara Willi
Summary: This study compared an online application with the WHO evaluation form to assess hand hygiene in a Swiss companion animal clinic. The results showed poor compliance with hand hygiene, with variations in compliance observed between different hospital areas and hand hygiene indications.
VETERINARY SCIENCES
(2021)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
H. Ojanpera, O. Ohtonen, O. Kanste, H. Syrjala
Summary: Observation and feedback significantly improve hand hygiene compliance among nurses and doctors in healthcare settings, leading to a decrease in healthcare-associated infections.
JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION
(2022)
Editorial Material
Infectious Diseases
Leonard A. Mermel
Summary: Antimicrobial lock therapy is used for preventing CRBSI in patients with long-term central venous catheters. However, it does not prevent bloodstream infections in patients with short bowel syndrome that may originate from translocation.
CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY AND INFECTION
(2023)
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Immunology
John F. McNamara, Patrick N. A. Harris, Mark D. Chatfield, David L. Paterson
Summary: The study found an association between community-acquired Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infection and myocardial infarction, with a significantly increased risk of myocardial infarction within 365 days after blood culture. Myocardial infarctions occurring in the short-term risk period were associated with subsequent mortality.
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
L. Badia-Cebada, J. Penafiel, J. Lopez-Contreras, V Pomar, J. A. Martinez, G. Santana, J. Cuquet, M. M. Montero, C. Hidalgo-Lopez, M. Andres, M. Gimenez, M. D. Quesada, M. Vaque, S. Iftimie, C. Gudiol, R. Perez, A. Coloma, A. Marron, P. Barrufet, M. Marimon, A. Lerida, M. Claros, M. F. Ramirez-Hidalgo, G. Garcia Pardo, M. J. Martinez, E. L. Chamarro, E. Jimenez-Martinez, A. Hornero, E. Limon, M. Lopez, E. Calbo, M. Pujol, O. Gasch
Summary: The mortality associated with CRBSI has decreased in recent years but remains high. Intervention programs should focus on ICUs and medical wards, where the incidence and mortality rates are the highest.
JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION
(2022)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Q. Guo, Z. Lv, H. Wang, L. Song, Y. Liu, H. Chen, C. Zhou
Summary: The study compared the effectiveness of different catheter lock solutions in preventing catheter-related bloodstream infections in pediatric patients, and found that taurolidine + heparin was the most effective solution for preventing CRBSI.
JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Seok Jun Mun, Si-Ho Kim, Kyungmin Huh, Sun Young Cho, Cheol-In Kang, Doo Ryeon Chung, Kyong Ran Peck
Summary: This study found that in patients with uncomplicated S. aureus CRBSI, the risk of treatment failure may be more influenced by factors such as liver cirrhosis and other prostheses, rather than the implementation of echocardiography. Routine echocardiography might not be necessary given the low rates of adverse outcomes observed, and could be considered on an individual basis.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mary T. Bessesen, Jill C. Adams, Lewis Radonovich, Judith Anderson
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2015)
Letter
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mary T. Bessesen, Jill C. Adams, Lewis Radonovich, Judith Anderson
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2015)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Daniel I. Vigil, Wesley D. Harden, Anne E. Hines, Patrick W. Hosokawa, William G. Henderson, Mary T. Bessesen
INFECTION CONTROL AND HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2015)
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Infectious Diseases
Mary T. Bessesen, Cassandra Vogel Kotter, Brandie D. Wagner, Jill C. Adams, Shannon Kingery, Jeanne B. Benoit, Charles E. Robertson, Edward N. Janoff, Daniel N. Frank
JOURNAL OF INFECTION
(2015)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Daniel D. Murray, Kazuo Suzuki, Matthew Law, Jonel Trebicka, Jacquie Neuhaus, Deborah Wentworth, Margaret Johnson, Michael J. Vjecha, Anthony D. Kelleher, Sean Emery
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Natalie S. Marzec, Mary T. Bessesen
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2016)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jeanne B. Benoit, Daniel N. Frank, Mary T. Bessesen
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mary T. Bessesen, Karla Lopez, Karen Guerin, Karen Hendrickson, Shavetta Williams, Susan O'Connor-Wright, Donald Granger
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2013)
Editorial Material
Critical Care Medicine
Mary T. Bessesen, Connie Savor-Price, Michael Simberkoff, Nicholas G. Reich, Andrew T. Pavia, Lewis J. Radonovich
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF RESPIRATORY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
(2013)
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Immunology
Aylin Colpan, Brian Johnston, Stephen Porter, Connie Clabots, Ruth Anway, Lao Thao, Michael A. Kuskowski, Veronika Tchesnokova, Evgeni V. Sokurenko, James R. Johnson
CLINICAL INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2013)
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Engineering, Manufacturing
Judith Anderson, Julia Wagner, Mary Bessesen, Linda C. Williams
HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS IN MANUFACTURING & SERVICE INDUSTRIES
(2012)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Daniel N. Frank, Leah M. Feazel, Mary T. Bessesen, Connie S. Price, Edward N. Janoff, Norman R. Pace
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Micol S. Rothman, Mary T. Bessesen
CURRENT OSTEOPOROSIS REPORTS
(2012)
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Immunology
Matthew J. Johnson, Nathan Shumway, Mark Bivins, Mary T. Bessesen
OPEN FORUM INFECTIOUS DISEASES
(2019)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shelley Kon, Sara Fisher, Nhi Ngo, Randi Craig, Christine Gunter, Mary Bessesen, Heather Gilmartin
Summary: Hospital onset Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) causes significant disease burden and increased patient mortality. Despite the implementation of a nurse-driven CDI test order set to reduce hospital-onset CDI, the order set was not being used. Using a humble inquiry interview method, unexpected barriers to using the CDI test order set were identified.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
(2023)
