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Knowledge and practices on SARS : basis for enhancement of infection control guidelines / 6 6 Jocelyn C. Pastorel - - - vi, 124 pages 28 cm. - - - - - . - . - 0 . - . - 0 .
Thesis (M.A.) Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, 2006;A thesis presented to the faculty of the Graduate School of Health Sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of Arts in Nursing, 2006
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ABSTRACT: The study aimed to determine the level of knowledge and practices of health care workers in RITM towards infection control of SARS as basis in enhancing the guidelines being followed by the hospital. Specifically, the study know the profile variable of the health care workers in terms of profession, and the length of experiences. It also determined the level of knowledge of health care workers on infection control of SARS in terms of knowledge based on the disease and diagnosis, transmission, and protective measures. And Practices categorized under health education, transmission, protective measures, hospital policy compliance and attitudes. Moreover, it also measured if there is a significant difference on the knowledge and practices of health care workers on infection control of SARS, and if there is a significant difference on the knowledge and practices of health care workers on infection control of SARS when grouped according to their profile variable then based on the findings of the study the aspects of the hospital infection control guidelines on SARS that need enhancement will be identified. Descriptive method of research was employed and checklist questionnaire with the five-point Likert scale for responses was used as the tool. Using purposive sampling, seventy-six health care workers became respondents of the study with the following qualifications as evaluation criteria: at least 1year experience at RITM; directly rendering care to RITM patients and those who attended the SARS control training program. Moreover, for the statistical treatment of data, percentage, weighted mean, Pearson r, and one-way ANOVA was adopted. Based on the findings of the study, it was revealed that most of the health care professionals that care for SARS patient are nurses who are with RITM in less than 2 years. In terms of the respondents knowledge in the infection control of SARS, results revealed that they have a very high level of knowledge in all the categories namely: disease and diagnosis, protective measures and transmission, with general weighted mean of 4.37, 4.33 and 4.31 respectively. For the area of practice, findings showed that the respondents have very high level of practice on infection of SARS under the categories of prevention of transmission, protective measures, hospital policy on compliance and attitude. However, results showed only a high level of practice in health education. Thus, it was further concluded that there was a significant relationship between knowledge and practices in the infection control of SARS. But there was no significant difference on knowledge and practice of the respondents when they are grouped according to profession and length of service. In light of the conclusion drawn from the study, it is recommended that all healthcare settings need to re-emphasize the importance of basic infection control measures, including hand hygiene, for the control of SARS-CoV and other respiratory pathogens. Plans for appropriate severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) infection control precautions in in-patient and outpatient healthcare facilities, homes, and community isolation facilities can also be developed. Healthcare workers who are the first points of contact (e.g. triage and reception) should be trained to perform SARS-CoV screening. Moreover, it must be mandatory for all hospital workers to attend at least one hour structured SARS training session. The training program shall include basic knowledge of SARS and its clinical presentation, route of transmission, types and proper use of different personal protective equipment for different risk levels, the procedures for handling high risk specimens, environmental disinfection protocols, and commonly observed problems. It should be regularly revised with updated information, and the unit supervisors must be given more intensive training to train their staff.
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Knowledge and practices on SARS : basis for enhancement of infection control guidelines / 6 6 Jocelyn C. Pastorel - - - vi, 124 pages 28 cm. - - - - - . - . - 0 . - . - 0 .
Thesis (M.A.) Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, 2006;A thesis presented to the faculty of the Graduate School of Health Sciences in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Master of Arts in Nursing, 2006
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ABSTRACT: The study aimed to determine the level of knowledge and practices of health care workers in RITM towards infection control of SARS as basis in enhancing the guidelines being followed by the hospital. Specifically, the study know the profile variable of the health care workers in terms of profession, and the length of experiences. It also determined the level of knowledge of health care workers on infection control of SARS in terms of knowledge based on the disease and diagnosis, transmission, and protective measures. And Practices categorized under health education, transmission, protective measures, hospital policy compliance and attitudes. Moreover, it also measured if there is a significant difference on the knowledge and practices of health care workers on infection control of SARS, and if there is a significant difference on the knowledge and practices of health care workers on infection control of SARS when grouped according to their profile variable then based on the findings of the study the aspects of the hospital infection control guidelines on SARS that need enhancement will be identified. Descriptive method of research was employed and checklist questionnaire with the five-point Likert scale for responses was used as the tool. Using purposive sampling, seventy-six health care workers became respondents of the study with the following qualifications as evaluation criteria: at least 1year experience at RITM; directly rendering care to RITM patients and those who attended the SARS control training program. Moreover, for the statistical treatment of data, percentage, weighted mean, Pearson r, and one-way ANOVA was adopted. Based on the findings of the study, it was revealed that most of the health care professionals that care for SARS patient are nurses who are with RITM in less than 2 years. In terms of the respondents knowledge in the infection control of SARS, results revealed that they have a very high level of knowledge in all the categories namely: disease and diagnosis, protective measures and transmission, with general weighted mean of 4.37, 4.33 and 4.31 respectively. For the area of practice, findings showed that the respondents have very high level of practice on infection of SARS under the categories of prevention of transmission, protective measures, hospital policy on compliance and attitude. However, results showed only a high level of practice in health education. Thus, it was further concluded that there was a significant relationship between knowledge and practices in the infection control of SARS. But there was no significant difference on knowledge and practice of the respondents when they are grouped according to profession and length of service. In light of the conclusion drawn from the study, it is recommended that all healthcare settings need to re-emphasize the importance of basic infection control measures, including hand hygiene, for the control of SARS-CoV and other respiratory pathogens. Plans for appropriate severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) infection control precautions in in-patient and outpatient healthcare facilities, homes, and community isolation facilities can also be developed. Healthcare workers who are the first points of contact (e.g. triage and reception) should be trained to perform SARS-CoV screening. Moreover, it must be mandatory for all hospital workers to attend at least one hour structured SARS training session. The training program shall include basic knowledge of SARS and its clinical presentation, route of transmission, types and proper use of different personal protective equipment for different risk levels, the procedures for handling high risk specimens, environmental disinfection protocols, and commonly observed problems. It should be regularly revised with updated information, and the unit supervisors must be given more intensive training to train their staff.
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