Educational Level and Work Experience as Determinants of Infection Prevention Competence Among Operating Room Nurses
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https://doi.org/10.52783/jns.v14.1906Keywords:
Infection prevention control, Operating room, Knowledge, NursesAbstract
The operating room is regarded as a high-risk area within the hospital due to its elevated infection and fatality rates. Thus, healthcare professionals' adherence to established precautions and their understanding of these procedures is crucial for safeguarding both patients and healthcare personnel.
Study Objectives: To assess nurses' knowledge of infection control and to investigate the correlation between nurses' knowledge levels and infection control practices.
Method: The researchers conducted interviews with 93 nurses from two hospitals in Kirkuk City to perform their cross-sectional analysis. Data was collected through in-person interviews utilizing a questionnaire divided into three parts: demographic information, practical procedural data, and comprehension of infection prevention. The study employed descriptive statistics and reliability evaluations using Cronbach's alpha and SPSS software to identify correlations and relationships.
Results: The majority of nurses (36.6%) were aged between 20 and 26, with 67.7% having 1 to 7 years of experience. Nurses demonstrated a significant positive correlation between their knowledge acquisition and practical application (r=0.684, P<0.01). Nursing knowledge was significantly influenced by educational level and participation in infection control training (P<0.01).
Conclusions: The research findings indicate that operating room nurses exhibit a moderate level of competence in infection prevention. There is a clear relationship between the knowledge that nurses possess and their actual performance in infection control.
Recommendations: The healthcare organization should implement ongoing training sessions for nurses and provide extended educational programs on infection control.
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