Evaluation of Nursing Intervention Measures in Infection Control at Dialysis Units in Mosul City Hospitals

Author:

Salih Ali Nafaa1,Allo Rami Ramadhan2

Affiliation:

1. Nineveh Health Directorate, Ibn-Sina Hospital, Dialysis Unit, Mosul, Iraq

2. Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Nursing, University of Mosul, Mosul, Iraq

Abstract

Abstract Background: Nursing staff must take adequate precautions and implement appropriate practices to substantially reduce the risk of workplace transmission of blood-borne infections to patients and staff within dialysis units. This study aimed to evaluate the intervention measures for staff nurses in the dialysis unit. Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design was used to conduct the study from December 1, 2021, to April 1, 2022, in three Mosul City hospitals. A convenience sample was selected. Sixty nurses participated in the study. Results: The study findings show that 41.7% of the study sample was within the 25–29 year age group, and the highest percentage was of males (51.7%). Regarding qualifications, 43.3% of nurses had a bachelor’s degree, and 76.7% of them had less than 5 years of experience working in the dialysis unit. All the subjects received vaccination against the hepatitis virus. There are limitations in some nurses’ practices, such as wearing a face shield, cleaning and disinfecting the beds and chairs, and external surfaces of the machines during pre- and post-dialysis. Conclusion: The study concludes that there are clear defects in the application of some nursing procedures and measures to control the transmission of infections inside hemodialysis units in Mosul city hospitals.

Publisher

Medknow

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