Effectiveness of Teaching Program on Knowledge of Health Care Workers regarding prevention bundle of Surgical Site Infection in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Keywords:
Surgical Site Infection (SSI), Hospital-acquired infection, Healthcare workers, Knowledge audit, Prevention bundle, Teaching program, Infection control, Surgical wound care.Abstract
Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) are the third most common hospital-acquired infections, contributing to significant morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Despite improvements in infection control practices, SSIs remain a leading cause of extended hospital stays, increased mortality rates, and the use of intensive care. This study aimed to assess the knowledge of healthcare workers regarding the prevention bundle for SSIs and evaluate the effectiveness of a teaching program designed to enhance their knowledge. A quasi-experimental design was used, with data collected through structured knowledge questionnaires before and after the intervention. The study was conducted at Himalayan Hospital, Dehradun, and involved healthcare workers from various surgical units. Results indicated a significant increase in post-test knowledge scores, with a mean difference of 2.91 points (p < 0.05), demonstrating that the teaching program was effective in improving the knowledge of healthcare workers regarding SSI prevention. However, improvements in documentation practices are still needed to achieve comprehensive improvements in SSI prevention.
