ArticleNursing open2021
Impact of multimodal strategies to reduce multidrug-resistant organisms in surgical intensive care units: Knowledge, practices and transmission: A quasi-experimental study.
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- Effect of interventions on surgical site infections in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review.BMC surgery · 2025Pooled it
- "Point education" and "rotation communication" on antimicrobial policy implementation: an interrupted time series analysis of declining cephalosporin skin test rates.BMC health services research · 2026Observational
- S2k-Guideline hand antisepsis and hand hygiene.GMS hygiene and infection control · 2024Article
- Benefits of patient risk stratification and targeted interventions on multidrug resistant pathogens prevention and control.Discover health systems · 2022Review
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Abstract
aimThis study examined the effects of multimodal strategies on knowledge and practices in preventing multidrug-resistant organism (MDRO) transmission among healthcare personnel (HCP), and to investigate MDRO transmission in two surgical intensive care units (SICUs).
designA quasi-experimental study with a one-group pretest-posttest design.
methodsWe recruited 62 HCP. Data were collected during 2017-2019. Multimodal strategies, including training, educational and reminder posters, an educational YouTube channel, champions and feedback, were used to enhance knowledge and practices. Data were analysed using Wilcoxon signed-rank test and chi-square test.
resultsAfter the intervention, median knowledge scores increased from 16.0 to 17.0 (p = .001), and overall correct MDRO prevention practices increased from 76.6% to 94.0% (p < .001). The MDRO transmission rate decreased from 25% to 0% (p < .001).
conclusionThe findings indicate that multimodal strategies could enhance knowledge and practices for preventing MDRO transmission among HCP and could reduce the MDRO transmission rate in SICUs.
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