ArticleJournal of infection prevention2021
Healthcare-associated infections over an eight year period in a large university hospital in Sicily (Italy, 2011-2018).
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Abstract
backgroundUp to 7% of hospitalised patients acquire at least one healthcare-associated infection (HAI). The aim of the present study was to quantify the burden of HAIs in an Italian hospital, identifying involved risk factors.
methodsPrevalence point study carried out from 2011 to 2018. For each recruited patient, a data entry form was compiled including information on demographics, hospital admission, risk factors, antimicrobial treatment, and infection if present.
resultsA total of 2844 patients were included and 218 (7.03%) reported an infection. HAI prevalence rates showed a significant increase (average annual per cent change (AAPC) +33.9%;
conclusionIntervention programmes based on guidelines dissemination and personnel training can contribute to reduce the impact of HAI. Moreover, McCabe score can be a very powerful and efficient predictor of risk for HAI. Finally, an unexpected very high burden of disease due to Enterobacteriaceae and Gram positive cocci that could be related to the frequent use of carbapenems and third generation cephalosporins in this hospital was found.
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