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Abstract

ABSTRACT

Factors Influencing on the Practices of Nosocomial Infection Control among Clinical Nurses

Yun, Ji-Young Directed by Prof. Kim, In-Sook, Ph.D Department of Nursing Graduate School of Chosun University

Purpose: The study was done to identify factors influencing on the practices of nosocomial infection control among clinical nurses. Methods: The subject of this study were 118 nurses who worked in internal·surgical ward and intensive care unit of two medical centers in located Gwangju area. Data were collected from October 22 through 28, 2012 by the guestionnaire including a total of 117 guestions. Data collected were analysed with use of SPSS/WIN 12.0 program. Results: There was a significant positive correlation between Knowledge, recognition and empowerment in control of nosocomial infections. between the knowledge and practice(r=.47, p<.001), recognition and practice(r=.83, p<.001) and empowerment and practice(r=.51, p<.001). nosocomial infection control practice was significantly influenced by recognition and empowerment. influences on their nosocomial infection control, recognition explained 68.8% of the practice and recognition and empowerment explained 76.5% of the practice. Conclusion: This study suggests that recognition and empowerment are important factors which influence the practice of nosocomial infection control, therefore, in order to increase nurses' recognition and empowerment of nosocomial infection control, continuous education and training should be provided. Key Words : hospital infection control, nurse