Identifying research priorities for infection prevention and control. A mixed methods study with a convergent design.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Meaningful research creates evidence for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) practice.

Aim

To establish Infection Prevention Society (IPS) members' research priorities to support future research projects.

Methods

A mixed methods convergent parallel design incorporating a cross-sectional survey of IPS members (2022-2023), and focus group findings from the IPS Consultative Committee, (October 2022). Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics. Qualitative data were transcribed verbatim, entered into NVivo 12, and analysed using a thematic analysis approach.

Findings/results

132 IPS members responded to the survey, including 120 (90.9%) nurses. The three most prevalent priorities were: Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (n

SUBMITTER: Smiddy MP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10998549 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature