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Albishi W, Albeshri M, Mortada H, Alzahrani K, Alharbi R, Aljuhani F, Aldaqal S
Awareness and Level of Knowledge About Surgical Site Infections and Risks of Wound Infection Among Medical Physicians in King Abdulaziz University Hospital: Cross-Sectional Study
Awareness and Level of Knowledge About Surgical Site Infections (SSI) and Risks of Wound Infection Among Medical Physician In King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital
Wahbi Albishi;
Marwan Albeshri;
Hatan Mortada;
Khaled Alzahrani;
Rakan Alharbi;
Farrah Aljuhani;
Saleh Aldaqal
ABSTRACT
Background:
Surgical site infections are one of the leading causes of death and its prevention is a key element of applying the concept of patient safety and quality care.
Objective:
Our aim is to assess level of knowledge about surgical site Infections and risks of wound infection among medical physician in King Abdul-Aziz University Hospital in Jeddah.
Methods:
All surgical and medical consultants, specialists, residents and medical interns were invited to participate in the study. A 20-multiple choices questionnaire was developed by reviewing the previous literature and the help of a group of certified surgeons to assess the level of knowledge in all participants.
Results:
Total 119 doctors were included in this study. Among all respondents, 92 (77.3%) were intern doctors, 16 (13.4%) were resident doctors and 11 (9.2%) were specialist doctors. Sixty-six (55.5%) doctors knew the definition of SSI. Only one quarter 30 (25.2%) doctors know about the incidence of SSI. Eight doctors (6.7%) had good knowledge, 75 (63.0%) had the fair knowledge and 36 (30.2%) had poor knowledge regarding SSI according to the current study.
Conclusions:
Level of knowledge about SSIs and risks of wound infections among medical physicians should be improved to ensure better wound care and quality care for the patients.
Citation
Please cite as:
Albishi W, Albeshri M, Mortada H, Alzahrani K, Alharbi R, Aljuhani F, Aldaqal S
Awareness and Level of Knowledge About Surgical Site Infections and Risks of Wound Infection Among Medical Physicians in King Abdulaziz University Hospital: Cross-Sectional Study
