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Adherence to precautions for preventing the transmission of microorganisms in primary health care: a qualitative study.
Maroldi, Michely Aparecida Cardoso; Felix, Adriana Maria da Silva; Dias, Ana Angélica Lima; Kawagoe, Julia Yaeko; Padoveze, Maria Clara; Ferreira, Sílvia Alice; Zem-Mascarenhas, Sílvia Helena; Timmons, Stephen; Figueiredo, Rosely Moralez.
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  • Maroldi MAC; Department of Nursing, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil.
  • Felix AMDS; Education Institute, Hospital do Coração (HCor), São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Dias AAL; Department of Nursing, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil.
  • Kawagoe JY; Albert Einstein Instituto Israelita de Ensino e Pesquisa, São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Padoveze MC; School of Nursing, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Ferreira SA; Hospital Infection Division, São Paulo State Health Department, São Paulo, Brazil.
  • Zem-Mascarenhas SH; Department of Nursing, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil.
  • Timmons S; Centre for Health Innovation, Leadership and Learning (CHILL), Nottingham University Business School, Nottingham, UK.
  • Figueiredo RM; Department of Nursing, Federal University of São Carlos, São Carlos, Brazil.
BMC Nurs ; 16: 49, 2017.
Article em En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28919838
BACKGROUND: Health care associated infections (HAIs) are a source of concern worldwide. No health service in any country can be considered HAI risk-free. However, there is scarcity of data on the risks to which both patients and health workers are subject in non-hospital settings. The aim of this study was to identify issues that determine the adherence of professionals to precautions for preventing transmission of microorganisms in primary health care. METHOD: This was a qualitative study, using focus groups of primary health care staff, in two Brazilian municipalities. The data were analysed using content analysis. RESULTS: Four focus groups were conducted with 20 professionals (11 community health workers, 5 nursing assistants and 4 nurses), and the analysed content was organized into four thematic categories. These categories are: low risk perception, weaknesses in knowledge, insufficient in-service training and infrastructure limitations. Participants expressed their weaknesses in knowledge of standard and transmission based precautions, mainly for hand hygiene and tuberculosis. A lack of appropriate resources and standardization in sharps disposal management was also highlighted by the participants. CONCLUSION: The study points out the need to provide in-service training for professionals on the transmission of microorganisms in primary health care to ensure adequate level of risk perception and knowledge. Further recommendations include investment to improve infrastructure to facilitate adherence to precautions and to minimize the risk of disease transmission for both patients and health care workers.
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Tipo de estudo: Qualitative_research Aspecto: Implementation_research Idioma: En Revista: BMC Nurs Ano de publicação: 2017 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Reino Unido
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Texto completo: 1 Coleções: 01-internacional Base de dados: MEDLINE Tipo de estudo: Qualitative_research Aspecto: Implementation_research Idioma: En Revista: BMC Nurs Ano de publicação: 2017 Tipo de documento: Article País de afiliação: Brasil País de publicação: Reino Unido