Frameworks to assist adoption of infection prevention and control programs. Does the literature exist?

A systematic review of the literature was undertaken to identify reports of comprehensive IPCP adoption and the conceptual frameworks used in the process. The review revealed an absence of relevant literature examining the adoption of comprehensive IPCP or associated conceptual frameworks. Only one published study demonstrated the Diffusion of Innovations framework, and is discussed in detail. The outcome of this literature review points to a clear need for more research into IPCP adoption. This is especially important as relevant literature would assist low-resourced healthcare settings in their adoption of comprehensive IPCPs.