Perceptions of distinctions between patient and healthcare zones among intensive care unit nurses at a Korean tertiary hospital: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Intensive care unit (ICU) patients face higher infection risks from invasive procedures, highlighting the critical role of ICU nurses in infection prevention. Clear differentiation between the patient and healthcare zones is essential for effective hand hygiene and disinfection, yet research on this topic is limited.

Aim

To assess ICU nurses' perception of the concept of patient and healthcare zones and evaluate their similarity and accuracy in identifying the zones.

Methods

A descriptive survey was conducted at a 2,732-bed tertiary hospital in Korea from 28 July to 27 August 2022. Participants were recruited from various ICUs through flyers. 225 questionnaires-with illustrations 27 item locations for three ICU scenarios-were made available at nursing stati

SUBMITTER: Chang H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11567548 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature