Essays about: "Health Care Associated Infections"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words Health Care Associated Infections.

  1. 1. Perception and prevention of healthcare-associated infections among nurses – an Interview Study in an Intensive Care Unit in Kampala, Uganda

    University essay from

    Author : Hannes Baker; Fredrik Jungnelius; [2018-02-12]
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    Abstract : Background. Healthcare associated infections (HAIs) is an extensive problem and the most frequent adverse health event in healthcare worldwide. The prevalence is higher in low-income countries and in intensive care units (ICU) where outbreaks often originate. READ MORE

  3. 2. Investigating streptococcal biodiversity in sepsis using next-generation sequencing

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

    Author : Daniel Shahbazi; [2018]
    Keywords : sepsis; streptococci; NGS; next-generation sequencing; pathogenfinder; plasmidfinder; speciesfinder; SPAdes; QUAST;

    Abstract : Sepsis is one of the leading causes for fatalities in the intensive care unit, and also one of the biggest health problems worldwide. It is a disease caused primarily by bacterial infections but can also be caused by viral or fungal infections. READ MORE

  4. 3. A report on the adherence to the infection control plan in a Swedish ruminant clinic : an observational study

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Vera Pohja; Josefine Stenudd; [2018]
    Keywords : infection control; health care-associated infections; compliance; ruminant clinic; hygiene;

    Abstract : Adhering to infection control routines in veterinary clinics plays a vital role in stop-ping the spread of communicable diseases and reducing the likelihood of the spread of antibiotic resistance. There are many simple steps, including disinfecting hands and wearing protective aprons and gloves, which one can take to protect oneself, one’s patients, and one’s community from dangerous pathogens. READ MORE

  5. 4. Hand Hygiene Barriers faced byHealth Care Workers in The Gambia: : A Health Belief Model Approach

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Miljövetenskap

    Author : Anna Rosenberg; [2016]
    Keywords : Health Care Associated Infections; Health Care Facilities; Health Belief Model; Health Care Workers; Handwashing; Handrubbing; Infection Control;

    Abstract : Health care associated infections cause major challenges to the provision of health care. This isdue to the burden placed on individuals, their families, and health services. READ MORE

  6. 5. Factors associated with adverse treatment outcomes of Tuberculosis among HIV-positive adults in an antiretroviral treatment program in Yangon, Myanmar

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialmedicin och global hälsa

    Author : Tharaphi Lin; [2016]
    Keywords : HIV; AIDS; TB; ART; ATT; CD4 cell count; adverse treatment outcomes; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is the most common opportunistic infection (OI) and cause of death in people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV), even in settings with access to antiretroviral therapy (ART). This study aims to determine factors associated with adverse outcome of TB treatment in PLHIV. READ MORE