The Factors Impacting Nurses Awareness on Prevention Healthcare-Associated Infections: A Systematic Review

Diah Arruum; Enie Novieastari; Dewi Gayatri; Nur Meity Sulistia Ayu

doi:10.3889/oamjms.2021.7154

Authors

Diah Arruum Doctorate Study Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia; Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia
Enie Novieastari Departement of Basic Science and Fundamentals Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8373-7790
Dewi Gayatri Departement of Basic Science and Fundamentals Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia
Nur Meity Sulistia Ayu Doctorate Study Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2021.7154

Keywords:

Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude, Compliance, Prevention healthcare-associated infections

Abstract

Background: Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) are significant causes of illness and mortality, and nurses are healthcare professionals with the most consistent contact with patients, therefore nurses need to possess adequate knowledge, and awareness.

Aim: this study aim to analyze factors impacting nurses' awareness of the prevention of HAIs, such as their knowledge, attitude, and practice compliance.

Methods: A systematic review was conducted from the sources of data collection, namely Proquest, Science Direct, Pubmed, and Google Scholar from 2011-2020, with English guidelines used to review the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement.

Results: Data were obtained through a questionnaire survey, direct observation, and self-report from 4329 nurses with a total of 12 inclusion criteria. The result showed that a significant number of nurses do not possess an acceptable level of knowledge and practice, although nurses have a positive attitude. Hand hygiene and the other protective personal equipment need to be used by nurses and other health personal to prevent Urinary Tract Infection, respiratory, and Surgical Site Infection in the hospital.

Conclusion: nurses need to possess the right knowledge, attitude, and guidelines. Standard precaution is important for patient safety management, nurses need to be adequately trained to increase awareness.

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