Higgins Margaret, Evans David S
Haemodialysis Unit, Health Service Executive West, Merlin Park Hospital, Galway, Republic of Ireland.
J Ren Care. 2008 Jun;34(2):48-53. doi: 10.1111/j.1755-6686.2008.00016.x.
Vascular access hygiene is an integral component of haemodialysis care. Ensuring nurses possess sufficient knowledge and utilise recommended guidelines on infection control is essential for safe practice and patient safety. The study aimed to investigate nurses' knowledge and practice of vascular access infection control among adult haemodialysis patients in the Republic of Ireland. A confidential self-completion questionnaire was sent to all 190 qualified nurses employed in nine haemodialysis units in the Republic of Ireland, which assessed knowledge and behaviour in infection control. Although 92% of respondents reported that policies had been developed by their units and 47% had received infection control education in the previous year, knowledge and adherence to best practice demonstrated significant scope for improvement. The study recommended the development of standard guidelines and regular reviews and updates of policies. Systems should also be developed to ensure a high level of compliance.
血管通路卫生是血液透析护理的一个重要组成部分。确保护士具备足够的知识并遵循推荐的感染控制指南对于安全操作和患者安全至关重要。该研究旨在调查爱尔兰共和国成年血液透析患者的血管通路感染控制方面护士的知识和实践情况。一份保密的自填式问卷被发送给爱尔兰共和国九个血液透析单位雇佣的所有190名合格护士，问卷评估了感染控制方面的知识和行为。尽管92%的受访者报告称其所在单位已制定了相关政策，且47%的人在前一年接受了感染控制教育，但在知识和对最佳实践的遵循方面仍有显著的改进空间。该研究建议制定标准指南，并定期审查和更新政策。还应建立系统以确保高度的依从性。
