Mark Jones1, Shelley Gower1, Ann Whitfield2, Susan Thomas2. 1. International Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia. 2. Rockingham General Hospital, Rockingham, Western Australia.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Hospital-acquired infection (HAI) is a problem confronting developing countries. Education programmes have been shown to be effective in increasing awareness and changing practice in health professionals. METHODS: Practice change in health professionals who completed an Infection Prevention and Management Course in Tanzania was explored via focus group 12 months after completion of the course. FINDINGS: Positive changes in infection control practice were found, along with barriers to more widespread change. CONCLUSIONS: Providing tailored and continuing education programs to hospital staff, including managers, is recommended.
BACKGROUND: Hospital-acquired infection (HAI) is a problem confronting developing countries. Education programmes have been shown to be effective in increasing awareness and changing practice in health professionals. METHODS: Practice change in health professionals who completed an Infection Prevention and Management Course in Tanzania was explored via focus group 12 months after completion of the course. FINDINGS: Positive changes in infection control practice were found, along with barriers to more widespread change. CONCLUSIONS: Providing tailored and continuing education programs to hospital staff, including managers, is recommended.
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