Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8566875 | American Journal of Infection Control | 2018 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Nurses' understanding of aseptic technique and the concepts of sterility and cleanliness is inadequate, a finding in line with results of previous studies. This knowledge gap potentially places patients at risk. Nurses' understanding of the principles of asepsis could be improved. Further studies should establish the generalizability of the study findings. Possible improvements include renewed emphasis during initial nurse education, greater opportunity for updating knowledge and skills post-qualification, and audit of practice.
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Authors
Dinah J. PhD, RN, Jane PhD, RN, Edward PhD, RN, Clare MSc, RN, Sarah BSc, Deborah MSc, RN, Mary PhD, RN, Nicola BSc, Nicholas MBA, PhD,