Hand Hygiene 2017
DOI: 10.1002/9781118846810.ch1
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The Burden of Healthcare‐Associated Infection

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“…The frequency of overall infections in low income countries is three times higher than in high income countries whereas this incidence is three times higher in neonates [ 3] . With increasing infections, there is an increase in prolonged hospital stay, long-term disability, increased antimicrobial resistance, increase in socio-economic d i st u r b an ce , and increased mortality rate [4].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The frequency of overall infections in low income countries is three times higher than in high income countries whereas this incidence is three times higher in neonates [ 3] . With increasing infections, there is an increase in prolonged hospital stay, long-term disability, increased antimicrobial resistance, increase in socio-economic d i st u r b an ce , and increased mortality rate [4].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Healthcare-associated infection (HCAI) is a worldwide threat to patient safety with prevalence estimated at 6–7% and 10% in high-income (Zarb et al, 2012) and low-income (Allegranzi et al, 2017) countries, respectively. Prevention of HCAI requires a multifactorial approach integrating patient care, infection prevention strategies, performance improvement and appropriate resources with an organisational culture focussed on patient safety (Smiddy et al, 2015).…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are estimated to affect hundreds of millions of patients globally per year, resulting in major mortality and financial losses for health services, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In developed countries, 6 to 7 out of every 100 hospitalised patients will develop at least one HCAIs, while 10 in developing countries will [ 1 ]. Prevalence HCAIs were found in 13.9 out of 100 patients in Malaysia [ 2 ].…”
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confidence: 99%