Current Approaches on Nurse-Performed Interventions to Prevent Healthcare-Acquired Infections: An Umbrella Review

To analyze nursing interventions for preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), major complications in acute care impacting length of stay, costs, morbidity, and mortality, an umbrella review was conducted between 1 February and 26 February 2024, following the Joanna Briggs Institute method...

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Main Authors: Joana Teixeira, Neuza Reis, Ewelina Chawłowska, Paula Rocha, Barbara Czech-Szczapa, Ana Catarina Godinho, Grażyna Bączyk, João Agrelos, Krystyna Jaracz, Carlos Fontoura, Pedro Lucas, M. Rosário Pinto
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author Joana Teixeira
Neuza Reis
Ewelina Chawłowska
Paula Rocha
Barbara Czech-Szczapa
Ana Catarina Godinho
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João Agrelos
Krystyna Jaracz
Carlos Fontoura
Pedro Lucas
M. Rosário Pinto
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description To analyze nursing interventions for preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), major complications in acute care impacting length of stay, costs, morbidity, and mortality, an umbrella review was conducted between 1 February and 26 February 2024, following the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and PRISMA reporting guidelines, resulting in the inclusion of 22 articles. The 22 final articles obtained addressed the following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) categories: surgical site infections (e.g., skin antisepsis, antibiotic prophylaxis), catheter-related bloodstream infections (e.g., taurolidine lock solutions), ventilator-associated pneumonia (e.g., oral hygiene, semi-recumbent positioning), and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (e.g., catheter duration management). Using Neuman’s holistic framework, the review emphasized patient–environment interactions. Further primary research is needed to refine these interventions and enhance interprofessional care. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024506801).
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spelling doaj.art-42f6c93a3b424ce6996c661e48be5ebc2025-02-25T13:40:18ZengMDPI AGMicroorganisms2076-26072025-02-0113246310.3390/microorganisms13020463Current Approaches on Nurse-Performed Interventions to Prevent Healthcare-Acquired Infections: An Umbrella ReviewJoana Teixeira0Neuza Reis1Ewelina Chawłowska2Paula Rocha3Barbara Czech-Szczapa4Ana Catarina Godinho5Grażyna Bączyk6João Agrelos7Krystyna Jaracz8Carlos Fontoura9Pedro Lucas10M. Rosário Pinto11School of Medical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Porto (ICBAS, UP), 4050-313 Porto, PortugalNursing Research Innovation and Development Centre of Lisbon (CIDNUR), 1990-096 Lisbon, PortugalInfPrev4frica Project, 1600-190 Lisbon, PortugalNursing Research Innovation and Development Centre of Lisbon (CIDNUR), 1990-096 Lisbon, PortugalInfPrev4frica Project, 1600-190 Lisbon, PortugalNursing Research Innovation and Development Centre of Lisbon (CIDNUR), 1990-096 Lisbon, PortugalInfPrev4frica Project, 1600-190 Lisbon, PortugalNursing Research Innovation and Development Centre of Lisbon (CIDNUR), 1990-096 Lisbon, PortugalInfPrev4frica Project, 1600-190 Lisbon, PortugalInfPrev4frica Project, 1600-190 Lisbon, PortugalNursing Research Innovation and Development Centre of Lisbon (CIDNUR), 1990-096 Lisbon, PortugalNursing Research Innovation and Development Centre of Lisbon (CIDNUR), 1990-096 Lisbon, PortugalTo analyze nursing interventions for preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), major complications in acute care impacting length of stay, costs, morbidity, and mortality, an umbrella review was conducted between 1 February and 26 February 2024, following the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and PRISMA reporting guidelines, resulting in the inclusion of 22 articles. The 22 final articles obtained addressed the following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) categories: surgical site infections (e.g., skin antisepsis, antibiotic prophylaxis), catheter-related bloodstream infections (e.g., taurolidine lock solutions), ventilator-associated pneumonia (e.g., oral hygiene, semi-recumbent positioning), and catheter-associated urinary tract infections (e.g., catheter duration management). Using Neuman’s holistic framework, the review emphasized patient–environment interactions. Further primary research is needed to refine these interventions and enhance interprofessional care. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024506801).https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/13/2/463hospital-acquired infectionhospital infection controlnursing carepatient safetypublic health
spellingShingle Joana Teixeira
Neuza Reis
Ewelina Chawłowska
Paula Rocha
Barbara Czech-Szczapa
Ana Catarina Godinho
Grażyna Bączyk
João Agrelos
Krystyna Jaracz
Carlos Fontoura
Pedro Lucas
M. Rosário Pinto
Current Approaches on Nurse-Performed Interventions to Prevent Healthcare-Acquired Infections: An Umbrella Review
Microorganisms
hospital-acquired infection
hospital infection control
nursing care
patient safety
public health
title Current Approaches on Nurse-Performed Interventions to Prevent Healthcare-Acquired Infections: An Umbrella Review
title_full Current Approaches on Nurse-Performed Interventions to Prevent Healthcare-Acquired Infections: An Umbrella Review
title_fullStr Current Approaches on Nurse-Performed Interventions to Prevent Healthcare-Acquired Infections: An Umbrella Review
title_full_unstemmed Current Approaches on Nurse-Performed Interventions to Prevent Healthcare-Acquired Infections: An Umbrella Review
title_short Current Approaches on Nurse-Performed Interventions to Prevent Healthcare-Acquired Infections: An Umbrella Review
title_sort current approaches on nurse performed interventions to prevent healthcare acquired infections an umbrella review
topic hospital-acquired infection
hospital infection control
nursing care
patient safety
public health
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/13/2/463
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