RT Journal Article
T1 Patient engagement with surgical site infection prevention: an expert panel perspective.
A1 Tartari, E
A1 Weterings, V
A1 Gastmeier, P
A1 Rodríguez Baño, J
A1 Widmer, A
A1 Kluytmans, J
A1 Voss, A
K1 Decolonization
K1 Diabetes mellitus
K1 Empowered patient
K1 Hair removal
K1 Hand hygiene
K1 Infection control
K1 MRSA
K1 Patient education
K1 Patient involvement
K1 Patient participation
K1 Screening
K1 Smoking
K1 Staphylococcus aureus
K1 Surgery
K1 Surgical site care bundle
K1 Surgical site infection
K1 Surgical wound infection
K1 Wound care
AB Despite remarkable developments in the use of surgical techniques, ergonomic advancements in the operating room, and implementation of bundles, surgical site infections (SSIs) remain a substantial burden, associated with increased morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. National and international recommendations to prevent SSIs have been published, including recent guidelines by the World Health Organization, but implementation into clinical practice remains an unresolved issue. SSI improvement programs require an integrative approach with measures taken during the pre-, intra- and postoperative care from the numerous stakeholders involved. The current SSI prevention strategies have focused mainly on the role of healthcare workers (HCWs) and procedure related risk factors. The importance and influence of patient participation is becoming an increasingly important concept and advocated as a means to improve patient safety. Novel interventions supporting an active participative role within SSI prevention programs have not been assessed. Empowering patients with information they require to engage in the process of SSI prevention could play a major role for the implementation of recommendations. Based on available scientific evidence, a panel of experts evaluated options for patient involvement in order to provide pragmatic recommendations for pre-, intra- and postoperative activities for the prevention of SSIs. Recommendations were based on existing guidelines and expert opinion. As a result, 9 recommendations for the surgical patient are presented here, including a practice brief in the form of a patient information leaflet. HCWs can use this information to educate patients and allow patient engagement.
YR 2017
FD 2017-05-12
LK http://hdl.handle.net/10668/11199
UL http://hdl.handle.net/10668/11199
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DS RISalud
RD Apr 17, 2025