Purssell, Edward, Hawker, Clare  ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2410-9647, Gallagher, Rose and Gould, Dinah
2023.
What techniques are recommended to undertake procedures that require asepsis? Content and cluster analysis of information supplied international guidance.
The Journal of Hospital Infection
139
, pp. 201-206.
10.1016/j.jhin.2023.06.027
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Abstract
Background: Health professionals frequently conduct procedures requiring asepsis but there is no definitive evidence-based guidance on how aseptic technique should be undertaken. Objective: Undertake content and cluster analysis to compare and contrast information relating to the conduct of aseptic technique in national and international guidance. Methods: Content and hierarchical cluster analysis. Results: We identified 16 sources of information from organisations that generate infection prevention guidelines; provide advice about infection prevention in addition to other topics; generate guidance for procedures (e. g. wound care); practice manuals; MeSH and Wikipedia. Content related to: theory underpinning aseptic technique; terminology used; how and when it should be undertaken; and equipment. The nature and amount of information varied widely. Most frequently stated information related to: environment or equipment (n=13), followed by the absolute nature of asepsis and the importance of hand-hygiene (n=10); general personal protective equipment, the significance of pathogens, and no-touch techniques (n=8); that it is risk-based (n=7); the existence of key parts or sites, and that there are different types of aseptic technique (n=6). The most comprehensive sources were a wound care organisation in the United States, and a British internationally-used textbook. Least information was provided in some general infection prevention guidelines. Conclusion: Progress with research and practice in relation to aseptic technique suffers through lack of common goals and understanding. This study is one step towards establishing 2 what constitutes aseptic technique, how and when it should be conducted, and equipment necessary. This is required to support practice, policy, education and may improve sustainability of health care resourc
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Date Type: | Publication |
| Status: | Published |
| Schools: | Schools > Healthcare Sciences |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > R Medicine (General) |
| Publisher: | Healthcare Infection Society |
| ISSN: | 01956701 |
| Date of First Compliant Deposit: | 3 August 2023 |
| Date of Acceptance: | 24 June 2023 |
| Last Modified: | 09 Nov 2024 09:00 |
| URI: | https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/161390 |
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