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Infectious Disease Outbreaks And Increased Complexity Of Care, Joan Musau, A. Baumann, C. Kolotylo, T. O’Shea, A. Bialachowski
Infectious Disease Outbreaks And Increased Complexity Of Care, Joan Musau, A. Baumann, C. Kolotylo, T. O’Shea, A. Bialachowski
School of Nursing & Midwifery, East Africa
Aim: This study examined the effects of healthcare-associated infectious disease outbreaks on nurses’ work in a large acute care hospital in Ontario, Canada.
Background: The incidence of healthcare-associated infections has increased. Previous research focuses on epidemiology, healthcare systems, and the economic burden of outbreaks. Few published studies focus on the impact of outbreaks on nurses’ work in acute care facilities.
Introduction: Since the severe acute respiratory syndrome epidemic in 2003, combating infectious diseases has become a key issue. Hospitals have implemented measures related to healthcare-associated infections. However, nurses experience challenges in preventing, controlling, and contending with outbreaks.
Methods: A retrospective …