Background Knowledge of infection prevention and control (IPC) procedures among
healthcare workers (HCWs) is crucial for effective IPC. Compliance with IPC measures has …

Introduction Hospital acquired injections (HAI) pose a significant risk to patients and are a
major focus of infection prevention and control policies (IPC). One under-recognised reason …

Background Tuberculosis (TB) infection control at primary healthcare (PHC) level remains
problematic, especially in South Africa. Improvements are significantly dependent on …

Background The COVID-19 pandemic has challenged health systems worldwide since
2020. At the frontline of the pandemic, healthcare workers are at high risk of exposure …

Background Certain factors contribute to healthcare professionals' adaptive capacities
towards risks, challenges, and changes such as attitudes, stress, motivation, cognitive …

Background There is growing concern about missed nursing care and its negative impacts
on patient care and nursing and organisational outcomes. Research in the area continues to …

Infection prevention and control (IPC) is an evidence-based approach used to reduce the
risk of infection transmission within the healthcare environment. Effective IPC practices …

Healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial resistance are significant threats to
public health. As resistant organisms continue to emerge and evolve, and antimicrobial …

Objectives To assess the effectiveness of clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) at
reducing unnecessary and suboptimal antibiotic prescribing within different healthcare …

Aim To compare the perceptions of nurses with infection control expertise and ward nurses
as to what infection control activities are missed and the reasons why these activities are …