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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices on the usage of antiseptics prior to invasive medical procedures: Evidence from Sri Lankan Healthcare Professionals.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The skin is the largest organ of the body, where many microorganisms reside. These microorganisms can produce detrimental effects if introduced into the body through surgical incisions. Therefore, the aseptic applications of the surgical site, with proper antiseptics, are necessary prior to an invasive medical procedure.

Objectives

This study aims to identify the knowledge, attitudes, and practices on skin asepsis with the use of antiseptics and to identify the most preferred antiseptic by healthcare professionals in Sri Lanka, which allows understanding of whether the current procedure of skin antisepsis is up to the standard.

Methods

A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among 210 healthcare professionals.

Results

Most participants had poor knowledge (92.9%) and moderate attitudes with moderate practices (55.2%).

Conclusion

This study highlights the need to improve further the existing skin antiseptic applications to address the gaps in knowledge, attitudes, and practices.

SUBMITTER: Kalingamudali YT

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10518135 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices on the usage of antiseptics prior to invasive medical procedures: Evidence from Sri Lankan Healthcare Professionals.

Kalingamudali Yasheelee Thameesha YT Jalini Praba P Jayamaha Akila A Jayaratne Dehiwela Liyanage DL

SAGE open medicine 20230923

<h4>Background</h4>The skin is the largest organ of the body, where many microorganisms reside. These microorganisms can produce detrimental effects if introduced into the body through surgical incisions. Therefore, the aseptic applications of the surgical site, with proper antiseptics, are necessary prior to an invasive medical procedure.<h4>Objectives</h4>This study aims to identify the knowledge, attitudes, and practices on skin asepsis with the use of antiseptics and to identify the most pre ...[more]

PMID: 37750100

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Dataset Information

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices on the usage of antiseptics prior to invasive medical procedures: Evidence from Sri Lankan Healthcare Professionals.

Background

Objectives

Methods

Results

Conclusion

Publications

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices on the usage of antiseptics prior to invasive medical procedures: Evidence from Sri Lankan Healthcare Professionals.

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