Sepsis awareness and knowledge amongst nurses, physicians and paramedics of a tertiary care center in Switzerland: A survey-based cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sepsis is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Prompt recognition and management are critical to improve outcomes.

Methods

We conducted a survey among nurses and physicians of all adult departments of the Lausanne University Hospital (LUH) and paramedics transporting patients to our hospital. Measured outcomes included professionals' demographics (age, profession, seniority, unit of activity), quantification of prior sepsis education, self-evaluation, and knowledge of sepsis epidemiology, definition, recognition, and management. Correlation between surveyed personnel and sepsis perceptions and knowledge were assessed with univariable and multivariable logistic regression models.

Results

Between January and October 2020, we contacted 1'216 of the 4'41

SUBMITTER: Regina J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10306229 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature