Factors related to the Management of MultiDrug-Resistant Organisms among Intensive Care Unit Nurses: An Application of the Health Belief Model.
10.7739/jkafn.2015.22.3.268
- Author:
Suyoung KIM
1
;
Chiyoung CHA
Author Information
1. Clinical Health & Science University Graduate School, Ewha Womans University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Multiple drug resistance;
Infection control;
Intensive care unit;
Nurses
- MeSH:
Acinetobacter;
Drug Resistance, Multiple;
Hospitals, General;
Infection Control;
Intensive Care Units*;
Critical Care*;
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus;
Staphylococcus
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2015;22(3):268-276
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to identify factors which influence the management of MultiDrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs) by nurses in Intensive Care Units (ICUs). METHODS: Data were collected from December 8 to 20, 2013 and participants were 163 ICU nurses working in one general hospital. The Health Belief Model tool and knowledge and management of MDROs infection tools were used in the study. Descriptive statistics, t-test, analysis of variances, Pearson correlation coefficients and multiple regression were used to analyze the data. RESULTS: Knowledge, perceived susceptibility, and perceived benefits had a significant influence on MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus,) and MDRAB (Multidrug Resistant Acinetobacter Baumannii) infection management when all the other variables were considered. Significant variable which had influence on VRE (Vancomycin Resistant Eenterococci) infection management were perceived susceptibility and perceived benefits. CONCLUSION: Perceived susceptibility and perceived benefits had significant influence on MDROs infection management. Emphasis needs to be on the perceived susceptibility and perceived benefits of MDROs infection management when providing an educational program for ICU nurses.
