Impact Of Training On Knowledge And Practices Of Nurses Regarding Hospital Infection Control In A Tertiary Care Centre
Impact of training on knowledge and practices of nurses regarding hospital infection control
Keywords:
hospital infection, nurses, training, knowledge and practicesAbstract
Background and objective:Nurses provide the first-hand bedside care to the patients in a hospital thus have a direct role in hospital infection control. Thus to improve hygiene behaviour of staff, training sessions on hospital infection control is necessary. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of training on knowledge and practices regarding hospital infection control amongst nursing staff working in tertiary care centre. Method: The study included 89 nurses from different wards and I.C.U. A pre-test and a post-test was conducted with a set of 20 self designed multiple choice questions in three days session of training covering important aspects of hospital infection control. Improvement in pre-test and post test for individual candidate was assessed and statistical data analysis was done. Results: Response rate of the questionnare was 100%.The mean pre-test score was 9(S.D 3.06) while mean post-test score was 14(S.D 6.34). The difference in pre-test and post-test was statistically significant(P< 0.00001) taking 95% confidence interval. Interpretation and conclusion: Training sessions and workshops for healthcare workers conducted regularly will help curbing nosocomial infections and providing a better patient care. [Jyoti C NJIRM 2016; 7(4):39-43]
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