PRESS survey: PREvention of surgical site infection-a global pan-specialty survey of practice protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Surgical site infections (SSI) complicate up to 40% of surgical procedures, leading to increased patient morbidity and mortality. Previous research identified disparities in SSI prevention guidelines and clinical practices across different institutions. The study aims to identify variations in SSI prevention practices within and between specialties and financial systems and provide a representation of existing SSI preventative measures to help improve the standardization of SSI prevention practices.

Methods

This collaborative cross-sectional survey will be aimed at pan-surgical specialties internationally. The study has been designed and will be reported in line with the CROSS and CHERRIES standards. An international study steering committee will design and intern

SUBMITTER: Heinz J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10560728 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature