Education on Nosocomial Infection Control within the Content of Courses in Fundamentals of Nursing.
- Author:
Nan Young LIM
1
;
Kyeong Yae SOHNG
;
Young Hee SHON
;
Jong Im KIM
;
Mee Ock GU
;
Kyung Hee KIM
;
Hwa Soon KIM
;
Hoon Jung PAIK
;
Young Soon BYEON
;
Yoon Kyoung LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Hanyang University.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Infection control;
Nosocomial infection;
Education
- MeSH:
Asepsis;
Cross Infection*;
Education*;
Hand;
Hand Disinfection;
Infection Control;
Korea;
Nursing*;
Surveys and Questionnaires;
Urinary Catheterization;
Urinary Catheters
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2005;12(1):66-72
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to explore the content related to nosocomial infection control in the course on Fundamentals of Nursing. METHOD: Participants were 49 faculty who were teaching courses in Fundamentals of Nursing in universities and colleges in Korea. The questionnaire was composed of 55 items related to nosocomial infection control. RESULTS: Eighteen items out of 55 items were taught in more than 80% of the universities and colleges. These included principles of infection control, principles and effect of hand washing, method of hand washing, hand scrubs, and donning sterile gown and gloves. CONCLUSION: The most effective interventions for infection control, including asepsis, hand washing, infection control for urinary catheterization, and infection control for IV sites were taught in most universities and colleges. However, the time assigned for teaching these items and the importance placed on practice were not considered sufficient.
