Impact Of Training On Knowledge And Practices Of Nurses Regarding Hospital Infection Control In A Tertiary Care Centre.

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dc.contributor.authorChandak, R Jyoti
dc.contributor.authorLoomba, Poonam S
dc.contributor.authorMishra, B
dc.contributor.authorDogra, V
dc.date.accessioned2016-09-21T05:20:30Z
dc.date.available2016-09-21T05:20:30Z
dc.date.issued2016-07
dc.description.abstractBackground 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.en_US
dc.identifier.citationChandak R Jyoti, Loomba Poonam S, Mishra B, Dogra V. Impact Of Training On Knowledge And Practices Of Nurses Regarding Hospital Infection Control In A Tertiary Care Centre. National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine. 2016 July-Aug; 7(4): 39-43.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/177363
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.source.urihttps://www.scopemed.org/?mno=242508en_US
dc.subjecthospital infectionen_US
dc.subjectnursesen_US
dc.subjecttrainingen_US
dc.subjectknowledge and practicesen_US
dc.titleImpact Of Training On Knowledge And Practices Of Nurses Regarding Hospital Infection Control In A Tertiary Care Centre.en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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