Impact of multimodal strategies to reduce multidrug-resistant organisms in surgical intensive care units: Knowledge, practices and transmission: A quasi-experimental study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This study examined the effects of multimodal strategies on knowledge and practices in preventing multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) transmission among healthcare personnel (HCP), and to investigate MDRO transmission in two surgical intensive care units (SICUs).

Design

A quasi-experimental study with a one-group pretest-posttest design.

Methods

We recruited 62 HCP. Data were collected during 2017-2019. Multimodal strategies, including training, educational and reminder posters, an educational YouTube channel, champions and feedback, were used to enhance knowledge and practices. Data were analysed using Wilcoxon signed-rank test and chi-square test.

Results

After the intervention, median knowledge scores increased from 16.0 to 17.0 (p = .001), and overall c

SUBMITTER: Kasatpibal N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8186694 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature