ReviewActa paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)2021
The road to zero nosocomial infections in neonates-a narrative review.
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- Incidence of late onset bloodstream infections and use of preventive practices in very low birth weight infants in Spain: the NeoKissEs cohort surveillance experience.Antimicrobial resistance and infection control · 2026Article
- Hospital-acquired infections in preterm infants with gestational age <32 weeks: a retrospective study of clinical characteristics, pathogen distribution, and associated factors.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
- Knowledge and Observed Practices of Hospital-Acquired Infection Prevention Guidelines Among Nurses Working in Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study.TheScientificWorldJournal · 2026Observational
- Microbial Infections and Antimicrobial Use in Neonates and Infants.Tropical medicine and infectious disease · 2025Article
- Antimicrobial Resistance Profile of Zoonotic Clinically Relevant WHO Priority Pathogens.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Neonatal Infectious Disease: A Major Contributor to Infant Mortality Requiring Advances in Point-of-Care Diagnosis.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Review
- Outbreaks in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Description and Management.Tropical medicine and infectious disease · 2024Review
- The preventative effects ofFrontiers in microbiology · 2024Article
- Complications Associated with Subsequent Vascular Access in Pediatric ECMO Patients.Journal of pediatric surgery · 2023Article
- Nosocomial Infections Affecting Newborns with Abdominal Wall Defects.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- The road to zero nosocomial infections in neonates-a narrative review.Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992) · 2021Review
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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.
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Abstract
aimNosocomial infections (NI) in neonates are associated with prolonged hospitalisation, adverse neurodevelopmental outcome and high mortality. Over the past decade, numerous prevention strategies have resulted in significant reductions in NI rates. In this review, we aim to provide an overview of current NI rates from large, geographically defined cohorts.
methodsPubMed, Web of Science, EMBASE and Cochrane Library were searched for evidence regarding epidemiology and prevention of NI in neonates. Extracted studies were synthesised in a narrative form with experiential reflection.
resultsDespite the abundance of geographically defined incidence proportions, an epidemiological overview of NI is difficult to provide, given the lack of consensus definition for neonatal NI and different baseline populations being compared. Successful prevention efforts have focused on implementing evidence-based practices while eliminating outdated strategies. The most promising model for reduction in infection rates is based on quality improvement (QI) collaboratives and benchmarking, involving identification and implementation of best practices, selection of measurable outcomes and fostering a sense of community and transparency.
conclusionThe preventative rather than curative approach forms the new paradigm for reducing the burden of neonatal infections. Despite progress achieved, continued work towards improved prevention practices is required in the strive towards zero NIs.
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