Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the actual conditions of
nosocomial infection and provide the fundamental data for the prevention of the
infection with analysis on the level of recognition and performance of the clinical
nurse...
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the actual conditions of
nosocomial infection and provide the fundamental data for the prevention of the
infection with analysis on the level of recognition and performance of the clinical
nurses.
Method: Data were collected by self-reported questionnaires from 368 dinical
nurses in one University hospital in G city.
Result: 1) The mean score of recognition for management of nosocomial infection
obtains 4.5 out of a possible 5. By domains, hand washing management get the
highest, and followed respiratory tract infection management, urinary tract infection
management, and fluid therapy & catheter management. 2) The mean score of
performance for management of nosocomial infection obtains 4.2 out of a possible 5.
By domains, hand washing management get the highest, and followed respiratory tract
infection management, urinary tract infection management, and fluid therapy & catheter
management. 3) In all domains, the mean scores of recognition are highest than those
of performance. In particular gap between recognition and performance is remarkably
wide domain of fluid therapy. 4) The mean scores of performance go up in direct
proportion to the mean scores of recognition.
Conclusion: It is required to develop an educational program for the effective
management of hospital infection through the results of this study.