Hospital Acquired Infections in Surgical Patients: Impact of COVID-19-Related Infection Prevention Measures.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hospital acquired infections are common, costly, and potentially preventable adverse events. This study aimed to determine the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic-related escalation in infection prevention and control measures on the incidence of hospital acquired infection in surgical patients in a low COVID-19 environment in Australia.

Method

This was a retrospective cohort study in a tertiary institution. All patients undergoing a surgical procedure from 1 April 2020 to 30 June 2020 (COVID-19 pandemic period) were compared to patients pre-pandemic (1 April 2019-30 June 2019). The primary outcome investigated was odds of overall hospital acquired infection. The secondary outcome was patterns of involved microorganisms. Univariable and multivariable logistic regressi

SUBMITTER: Tham N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8985564 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature