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Determinants of surgeons’ adherence to preventive intraoperative measures of surgical site infection in Gaza Strip hospitals: a multi-centre cross-sectional study

Determinants of surgeons’ adherence to preventive intraoperative measures of surgical site infection in Gaza Strip hospitals: a multi-centre cross-sectional study

Authors :
Mohamedraed Elshami
Bettina Bottcher
Issam Awadallah
Ahmed Alnaji
Basel Aljedaili
Haytham Abu Sulttan
Mohamed Hwaihi
Source :
BMC Surgery, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2020)
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
BMC, 2020.

Abstract

Abstract Background Surgical site infection (SSI) is one of the most common hospital-acquired infections and is associated with serious impact on the rates of morbidity, mortality as well as healthcare costs. This study examined factors influencing the application of several intraoperative preventive measures of SSI by surgeons and surgical residents in the Gaza Strip. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted from December 2016 to February 2017 at the operation rooms of the three major hospitals located in the Gaza-Strip, Palestine. Inclusion criteria for patients were being adult (aged ≥18 years), no history of wound infection at time of operation and surgical procedure under general anaesthesia with endotracheal intubation. The association between different patient- and procedure-related SSI risk factors and adherence to several intraoperative SSI preventive measures was tested. Results In total, 281 operations were observed. The mean patient age ± standard deviation (SD) was 38.4 ± 14.6 years and the mean duration of surgery ± SD was 58.2 ± 32.1 minutes. A hundred-thirty-two patients (47.0%) were male. Location and time of the operation were found to have significant associations with adherence to all SSI preventive measures except for antibiotic prophylaxis. Type of operation had a significant association with performing all measures except changing surgical instruments. Patient age did not have a statistically significant association with adherence to any measure. Conclusion The results suggest that the surgeon could be a major factor that can lead to a better outcome of surgical procedures by reducing postoperative complications of SSI. Operating department professionals would benefit from clinical guidance and continuous training, highlighting the importance of persistent implementation of SSI preventive measures in everyday practice to improve the quality of care provided to surgical patients.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
14712482
Volume :
20
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
BMC Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.2733e4d090504dd689de74251cb55246
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-020-0684-4