The impact of a short-term training program on workers' sterile processing knowledge and practices in 12 Ethiopian hospitals: A mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The need for increased attention to surgical safety in low- and middle-income countries invited organizations worldwide to support improvements in surgical care. However, little is written about issues in instrument sterilization in low- and middle-income countries including Ethiopia.

Objective

The study aims to identify the impact of a sterile processing course, with a training-of-trainers component and workplace mentoring on surgical instrument cleaning and sterilization practices at 12 hospitals in Ethiopia.

Method

A mixed-methods research design that incorporates both qualitative and quantitative research approaches to address issues in sterile processing was used for this study. The quantitative data (test results) were validated by qualitative data (h

SUBMITTER: Fast OM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6493726 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature