Assessment of nursing knowledge and practice toward prevention of acquired infections in the emergency department of King Faisal Medical Complex in Taif.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hospital-acquired infections constitute a significant source of morbidity and mortality for both patients and healthcare professionals. Nursing professionals constitute an integral component of any quality-related program in a hospital, given their oversight and provision of nearly all healthcare services. Nurses' knowledge and attitudes play a significant role in healthcare delivery. Within Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of hospital-acquired infections in hospital settings has prompted a growing emphasis on evaluating nursing knowledge and adherence to practice standards aimed at hospital-acquired infection prevention.

Methods

This single-center cross-sectional study was conducted at the emergency department of King Faisal Medical Complex, Taif, between October and

SUBMITTER: Althiyabi FS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10807387 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature