ArticleJournal of infection prevention2019
An evaluation of an infection prevention link nurse programme in community hospitals and development of an implementation model.
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- Development of blueprint materials that strengthen and embed the infection control link nurse role in hospitals - an action research study.Implementation science communications · 2026Article
- Infection control nurse: A scoping review.Journal of education and health promotion · 2024Review
- Evaluation of an infection control link nurse program: an analysis using the RE-AIM framework.BMC health services research · 2023Article
- Role perception of infection control link nurses; a multi-centre qualitative study.Journal of infection prevention · 2022Article
- Nurses' roles in changing practice through implementing best practices: A systematic review.Health SA = SA Gesondheid · 2022Review
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Abstract
backgroundLittle evidence exists to show the exact impact of the link nurse role in promoting best practice in infection prevention. This paper is a report of the implementation and evaluation of a link nurse programme for community hospitals across one NHS organisation. AIM/
objectivesThe main aim of the study was to implement and evaluate an infection prevention link programme. The study objectives were: 1) to develop materials for a bespoke infection prevention programme which incorporated education, behaviour change, reward and recognition and 2) to evaluate the implementation of the programme, and to learn about barriers and enablers to implementation.
methodData were collected using semi-structured telephone interviews, contact logs and online course evaluation. Data were analysed using thematic analysis.
findingsWe identified four overarching themes that, collectively, construct a model for the implementation of the link nurse role in infection prevention. The themes are labelled as: selection process, support networks, essential roots, and turning points for success. DISCUSSION: This study contributes to understanding the contribution of link nurses in infection prevention. We suggest our findings are transferable to different settings, and the model provides guidance to support future link nurse programmes and promote best practice in infection prevention practice.
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