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http://dx.doi.org/10.14400/JDC.2015.13.11.461

Perception and practice of hospital infection control in nurses of geriatric hospital : for convergent approach  

Lee, Deok-Ja (Presbyterian Medical Center)
Ko, Sung-Hee (College of Nursing, Chonbuk National University)
Lee, Young-Hee (Dept. of Nursing, Catholic Kwandong University)
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Journal of Digital Convergence / v.13, no.11, 2015 , pp. 461-470 More about this Journal
Abstract
This study was to identify the level of perception and practice of hospital infection control among nurses at geriatric hospitals for the convergent approach. Data were collected from October 29 to November 3, 2012, using hospital Infection control questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using a t-test, ANOVA and Correlation. The mean values of hospital infection control practice were lower than that of perception, the differences were statistically significant. There were statistically significant differences in the perception on age, education, existence of guidelines for infection control, and in the practice according to the existence of guidelines. There was a statistically significant positive correlation between perceptions of hospital infection control and practice. Therefore, it is necessary to provide continual opportunities for systematic, professional, and practical education, as well as to develop relevant programs aimed at improving the capacity of hospital infection control.
Keywords
Hospital infection control; Convergence; Geriatric Hospital; Nurse; Perception; Practice;
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