National survey of Thai infection preventions in the era of patient safety

A national survey of infection preventionists was conducted in Thailand to assess career satisfaction, perceived barriers to implementing infection control practices and current sources of continuing education. Despite positive career satisfaction, several barriers were identified, including a lack...

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Published in:American journal of infection control 2013-04, Vol.41 (4), p.362-364
Main Authors: Apisarnthanarak, Anucha, MD, Khawcharoenporn, Thana, MD, MSc, Greene, M. Todd, PhD, MPH, Kennedy, Edward, MS, Krein, Sarah, PhD, RN, Saint, Sanjay, MD, MPH
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biological and medical sciences
Disease control
Education
Education, Medical, Continuing - methods
Epidemiology. Vaccinations
General aspects
Health education
Humans
Infection Control
Infection Control - methods
Infection Control Practitioners
Infection control professionals
Infectious Disease
Infectious diseases
Job Satisfaction
Medical sciences
Patient Safety
Patient satisfaction
Satisfaction
Thailand
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Summary:A national survey of infection preventionists was conducted in Thailand to assess career satisfaction, perceived barriers to implementing infection control practices and current sources of continuing education. Despite positive career satisfaction, several barriers were identified, including a lack of physicians to champion infection control efforts and difficulty remaining current with new evidence-based recommendations.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2012.04.338