Evidence · Research paper
Knowledge and Observed Practices of Hospital-Acquired Infection Prevention Guidelines Among Nurses Working in Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Observational Study.
- Education and simulation
- Families and professional practice
- Infection
- Infection prevention
- Late-onset sepsis
- Nursing
- Quality improvement
Summary
Cross-sectional observational study of 85 neonatal nurses in two Jordanian teaching hospital NICUs, assessing knowledge and observed practice of hospital-acquired infection prevention guidelines based on WHO and CDC standards. Most nurses had good knowledge, but observed practice was largely fair or poor, with no significant correlation between knowledge and practice. Knowledge was associated with workplace and attendance at infection prevention courses. The authors highlight a knowledge-practice gap and call for ongoing education, institutional support and regular monitoring.
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