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IntroductionHospital-acquired infections (HAIs) pose a significant risk to patients, and are a major focus of infection prevention and control policies (IPC). One under-recognized reason for the generally poor compliance with IPC is that it is burdensome for healthcare workers (HCWs).AimTo identify the burdens of IPC for HCWs.MethodsPubMed and CINAHL were searched for studies published in English since 2000 regarding compliance with IPC and the burdens associated with compliance. After screening 1018 initial results, 25 articles were included in the final review.ResultsEvidence was found for burdens including dermatological complications, headaches, sensory symptoms and time pressure. Tools designed to measure compliance with IPC have limitations, and rarely assess the burdens of compliance. A strong safety culture predicted positive compliance, while knowledge of the underlying rationale for IPC had a non-linear relationship with compliance.ConclusionFuture research should clarify IPC-related burdens and how these may be minimized to achieve better compliance.

Original publication

DOI

10.1016/j.jhin.2023.12.003

Type

Journal article

Journal

The Journal of hospital infection

Publication Date

04/2024

Volume

146

Pages

76 - 81

Addresses

Melbourne Medical School, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.

Keywords

Humans, Cross Infection, Safety Management, Infection Control, Health Personnel