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Reducing SSI rates for women birthing by caesarean section

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Taylor, Louise
Mills, Emma
George, Stephen
Seckam, Abdul
Date
2020-06-01
Acceptance date
2020
Type
Article
Publisher
Ptm Publishers
ISSN
0140-0908
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Abstract
Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common type of nosocomial infection, accounting for up to 20% of all hospitalacquired infections in Europe (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control [ECDPC], 2013). There are varying SSI rates reported across the UK. In 2016, Public Health Wales reported an overall 14-day SSI rate for women undergoing caesarean section of 4.35% — 83% of which were superficial infections and 92.5% were detected after discharge (PHW, 2016). From 2015–2016, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) services experienced an increase in the SSI rate for women birthing by caesarean section from 3.07% to 5.86% respectively. Therefore, a multifaceted approach to quality improvement (ABUHB organisational method) was adopted throughout the duration of 2017, with a view to implement by 2018. The aim was to reduce SSIs for women birthing by caesarean section in ABUHB. Interventions included the use of evidence-based practice and guidelines, education and engagement among clinicians, patients and staff, and the gradual implementation of Leukomed® Sorbact® (Essity) post-operative dressings.
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Journal of Community Nursing;
Citation
Taylor, L., Mills, E., George, S. and Seckam, A. (2020) 'Reducing SSI rates for women birthing by caesarean section', JCN, 34(3), pp.50-53.
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http://hdl.handle.net/10369/11127
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Article published in Journal of Community Nursing on 01 June 2020.
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Cardiff Metropolitan University (Grant ID: Cardiff Metropolian (Internal))
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