Open Access BASE2013

Implementation of infection control best practice in intensive care units throughout Europe: a mixed-method evaluation study

Sax, Hugo; Clack, Lauren; Touveneau, Sylvie; Jantarada, Fabricio; Pittet, Didier; Zingg, Walter

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Abstract

The implementation of evidence-based infection control practices is essential, yet challenging for healthcare institutions worldwide. Although acknowledged that implementation success varies with contextual factors, little is known regarding the most critical specific conditions within the complex cultural milieu of varying economic, political, and healthcare systems. Given the increasing reliance on unified global schemes to improve patient safety and healthcare effectiveness, research on this topic is needed and timely. The 'InDepth' work package of the European FP7 Prevention of Hospital Infections by Intervention and Training (PROHIBIT) consortium aims to assess barriers and facilitators to the successful implementation of catheter-related bloodstream infection (CRBSI) prevention in intensive care units (ICU) across several European countries.

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