The Role of Nursing in the Presence of Modern Technology in the Field of Infection Control
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Abstract
Background: Modern technology in infection control has revolutionized the nursing practice by making it efficient and safer for patients. This paper reviewed nurses' roles in using technological tools to prevent and control infections.
Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional research was done on 150 registered nurses in intensive care units, surgical wards, and the infection control department. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data by assessing demographics, knowledge, attitude, and practice, and it was analyzed through correlation and trend analysis.
Results: Most nurses (56.7%) have moderate knowledge concerning the infection control technologies, and 30% of nurses had high levels of expertise. The attitudes were primarily positive, 80 percent agreeing that technology makes infection control more effective. Although 65 percent were satisfied with their training, 20 percent were unhappy, meaning they should be trained better. The correlation analysis showed moderate positive associations between knowledge, attitude, and practice, where knowledge and practice showed the strongest association (r = 0.61). The trends of infection rates were steeper following the adoption of technology, which declined to 3.0 per 1,000 patient days compared to the decline of 10 to 5.5 pre-technology.
Conclusion: The results help emphasize modern technology's positive impact on infection control practice and reveal the importance of well-educated and properly trained nurses.