Striving for Improved Infection Prevention and Control Practice: A Grounded Theory of Healthcare Workers' Struggles in Implementing Infection Prevention and Control Guidance in Uganda.

ABSTRACT: There is a scarcity of qualitative research focusing on the implementation of infection prevention and control (IPC) guidance in low-income countries. This study aimed to address this gap by exploring the perspectives of healthcare workers (HCWs) regarding the implementation of IPC guidance at the healthcare facility level in Uganda. The study also sought to generate a theoretical understanding of the processes involved in implementing IPC guidance in these settings. This robust qualitative research employed a design based on constructivist grounded theory methodology, conducting individual interviews with 13 frontline health workers such as doctors, nurses, nurse interns, and laboratory staff. The key findings of the study revealed that HCWs undergo a process of 'striving for improved pra

SUBMITTER: Kalule AO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11555899 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature