Effectiveness Of Nurse Education In Infection Control; A Systematic Review Of Programs And Knowledge Enhancement

Bader Raddad  Altalhi; Sayed Shahbal  (Corresponding Author); Abdullah Awad  Almalki; Hitham Mohammed  Alzahrani; Fahda Abdullah  Aljuaid; Majed Mohsen  Althagafi; Mamdoh Sultan  Alasmri; Mohammad Saleh Almalki; Mohammed Mesfer Alzaydi; Sulaiman Odah Alzahrani; Heiam Mohammed Sahlay

doi:10.59670/ml.v20iS12.8672

Authors

Bader Raddad Altalhi
Sayed Shahbal (Corresponding Author)
Abdullah Awad Almalki
Hitham Mohammed Alzahrani
Fahda Abdullah Aljuaid
Majed Mohsen Althagafi
Mamdoh Sultan Alasmri
Mohammad Saleh Almalki
Mohammed Mesfer Alzaydi
Sulaiman Odah Alzahrani
Heiam Mohammed Sahlay

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59670/ml.v20iS12.8672

Abstract

Background: Infection control is a critical aspect of contemporary healthcare aimed at safeguarding patient safety and preventing the spread of infectious diseases. Nurses play a crucial role in implementing infection control procedures, highlighting the importance of effective education programs to enhance their knowledge and practices in this area.

Aim: This systematic review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of nurse education programs in infection control and explore the various methods employed in enhancing nurses' knowledge and practices related to infection prevention measures in healthcare settings.

Method: 134,000 research articles were found after a thorough literature search across several databases. Fifteen studies were chosen for analysis after inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. Using a predetermined matrix, the methodological quality of each study was evaluated taking into account variables including study design, sample size, and technique. Key themes and trends were fou[1]nd by statistically analyzing the study's results.

Results: The review identified a diverse range of educational methods employed in nurse education programs for infection control, including standardized patient interactions, peer role-play, board games, virtual reality simulations, and gaming strategies. These methods demonstrated significant impacts on nurses' self-efficacy, understanding of infection management, and adherence to infection prevention practices. Challenges such as resource constraints and workload issues were also identified, highlighting the need for increased support and investment in nurse education initiatives.

Conclusion: Nurse Education programs play a crucial role in enhancing knowledge and practices related to infection control among healthcare personnel. By adopting innovative teaching strategies and addressing challenges such as resource constraints, institutions can effectively prepare nurses to mitigate the spread of infections and safeguard patient safety in healthcare settings.