Reduction of surgical site infections through education

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Abstract

The objective of this project was to assess nursing knowledge pertaining to implementation of evidence-based practice to reduce the risk of surgical site infections. Nursing knowledge was assessed prior to and following the delivery of education on monitoring OR traffic, covering the sterile field with sterile drapes, and nasal decolonization.

Description

45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.

Authors

Michele Lynn Lasley

Author Details

Michele Lynn Lasley, MSN - Department of Advance Practice Nursing, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Education, Nursing Knowledge, Evidence-based Practice, Surgical Site Infections

Recommended Citation

Lasley, Michele Lynn, "Reduction of surgical site infections through education" (2019). Convention. 175.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/posters_2019/175

Conference Name

45th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2019

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Acquisition

Proxy-submission