Abstract Background: Surgical site infections (SSIs), a type of nosocomial infection, are a
leading cause of morbidity and death and increase the overall cost of care. The processes …

Background Surgical site infections are one of the commonest types of healthcare-
associated infections. Up to 60% of these infections are estimated to be preventable by …

Introduction: Surgical Site Infection (SSI) is one of the most common types of Healthcare
associated infection which is considered to be 20% to 25% of all infections. It is an infection …

Background: Surgical site infections are the most frequent type of preventable hospital
acquired infections with a serious and undesirable outcome of surgery associated with …

Surgical Site Infection (SIS) is a common healthcare-associated infection that significantly
impacts patient safety and financial losses for health systems. Enhancing nurses' knowledge …

Objective: The study was aimed at determining nursing knowledge and practices regarding
prevention of surgical site infection in governmental hospitals in Wasit city. Methods: This …

DOI: 10.17681/hsp. 458122Amaç: Bu araştırma, ameliyathane hemşirelerinin cerrahi alan
enfeksiyonlarını önlemeye ilişkin kanıta dayalı uygulamalar hakkında bilgi düzeylerinin …

Background Surgical site infection is a major hazard for surgical patients and compromises
their quality of life. Its effect is higher in developing countries compared to developed …

Objective: This study aims to assess nurses' knowledge and practices regarding wound
dressing in primary health care centers in Jeddah, KSA. Design: A cross sectional …

Purpose: The effect of knowledge and practice of health workers (HWs) on surgical site
infection (SSI) has never been documented in our area and such knowledge gaps has made …