Knowledge, source of information, and perception of Portuguese medical students and junior doctors of infection control precautions

Peres, D; Severo, Mílton; Ferreira, Maria Amélia

doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2016.05.018

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“…The current COVID-19 pandemic has led to a greater use of PFRs among healthcare workers than previously, and identified a need for more training in PPE skills [ 27 ]. The knowledge deficit identified in this study aligns with that of Peres et al [ 28 ], in which surveys of advanced medical students and junior doctors found that 59% of respondents had inadequate knowledge about PPE. Potential self-contamination, due to errors in PPE doffing, has been demonstrated in a number of studies which has implications for pathogen transmission not only to clinicians, themselves, but also to the environment and patients [ 29 , 30 ].…”

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Medical interns’ reflections on their training in use of personal protective equipment

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Background The current COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential, to prevent the acquisition and transmission of infectious diseases, yet its use is often sub-optimal in the clinical setting. Training and education are important to ensure and sustain the safe and effective use of PPE by medical interns, but current methods are often inadequate in providing the relevant knowledge and skills. The purpose of this study was to explore medical graduates’ experiences of the use of PPE and identify opportunities for improvement in education and training programmes, to improve occupational and patient safety. Methods This study was undertaken in 2018 in a large tertiary-care teaching hospital in Sydney, Australia, to explore medical interns’ self-reported experiences of PPE use, at the beginning of their internship. Reflexive groups were conducted immediately after theoretical and practical PPE training, during hospital orientation. Transcripts of recorded discussions were analysed, using a thematic approach that drew on the COM-B (capability, opportunity, motivation - behaviour) framework for behaviour. Results 80% of 90 eligible graduates participated. Many interns had not previously received formal training in the specific skills required for optimal PPE use and had developed potentially unsafe habits. Their experiences as medical students in clinical areas contrasted sharply with recommended practice taught at hospital orientation and impacted on their ability to cultivate correct PPE use. Conclusions Undergraduate teaching should be consistent with best practice PPE use, and include practical training that embeds correct and safe practices.

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“…The current COVID-19 pandemic has led to a greater use of N95/P2 respirators among healthcare workers than usual, which has identi ed a need for training in PPE skills (25). The knowledge de cit identi ed in this study aligns with that of Peres et al (26), in which surveys of advanced medical students and junior doctors found that 59% of respondents had inadequate knowledge about PPE. Potential self-contamination, due to errors in PPE do ng, has been demonstrated in a number of studies which has implications for pathogen transmission not only to clinicians, themselves, but also to the environment and patients (27,28).…”

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Are Australian medical interns adequately prepared for the optimal use of personal protective equipment?

Barratt¹

2020

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Abstract BackgroundThe current COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated that personal protective equipment (PPE) is essential, to prevent the acquisition and transmission of infectious diseases, yet its use is often sub-optimal in the clinical setting. Training and education are important to ensure and sustain the safe and effective use of PPE by medical interns, but current methods are often inadequate in providing the relevant knowledge and skills. The purpose of this study was to explore new graduates’ experiences of the use of PPE and identify opportunities for improvement in medical student education and training programmes, to improve occupational and patient safety. MethodsThis study was undertaken in 2018 in a large tertiary-care teaching hospital in XXXX, Australia, to explore medical interns’ self-reported experiences of PPE use, at the beginning of their first postgraduate year. Focus groups were conducted immediately after theoretical and practical PPE training, during hospital orientation. Transcripts of recorded discussions were analysed, using a thematic approach that drew on the COM-B (capability, opportunity, motivation - behaviour) framework for behaviour. Results 80% of 90 eligible interns participated. Many interns had not previously received formal training in the specific skills required for optimal PPE use and had developed potentially unsafe habits. Their experiences as medical students in clinical areas contrasted sharply with recommended practice taught at hospital orientation and impacted on their ability to cultivate correct PPE use. ConclusionsUndergraduate teaching should be consistent with best practice PPE use, and include practical training that embeds correct and safe practices.

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“…Healthcare professionals, including physicians, dentists, or nurses and student healthcare, while full-time pharmacists have not existed until now. [19][20][21][22] The clinical pharmacist specialized in infection control was suggested as one specialized clinical pharmacist in the pharmacy strategic plan with updated vision 2030 as an infection control pharmacist. 23 The American Society of Heath system pharmacist stated the pharmacist's role in the Antimicrobial Stewardship and infection control performances as combined in one specialty.…”

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Infection Control Pharmacist: A New Initiative Project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Alomi¹,

Alyousef²

2021

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Objectives: To declare the Infection control pharmacist as new initiatives in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methods: It is a new initiative project drove by national and international Infection control regulations and guidelines. The projects are formulated from the global business model, pharmacy project guidelines and professional project management elements. The initial project followed the project management professionals, including the initial phase, the planning phase, the execution phase and the monitoring and controlling phase. Results: The vision, mission and goals of the Infection control pharmacist are explored. The services had various benefits, including clinical and economical, on patients, as illustrated in the review. The continuous of the project revised by the risk management model description. Moreover, the monitoring and controlling of the services as declared. The transition to operation project through closing project stage explored in the analysis. Conclusion: The Infection control pharmacist is a new initiative and part of the clinical pharmacy specialties and pharmacy infection control services. The Infection control pharmacist meet the demand of pharmacy infection control, prevent infection control related problems and contribute during epidemic or pandemic and medical disaster; it is highly suggested to implement in Saudi Arabia

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Knowledge, source of information, and perception of Portuguese medical students and junior doctors of infection control precautions

Cited by 8 publications

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Medical interns’ reflections on their training in use of personal protective equipment

Medical interns’ reflections on their training in use of personal protective equipment

Are Australian medical interns adequately prepared for the optimal use of personal protective equipment?

Infection Control Pharmacist: A New Initiative Project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

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