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A Prospective Clinical Audit of Sterile Surgical Glove-Donning Practices Among Young Surgeons at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Sudan

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Background Adherence to aseptic protocols and proper sterilization is critical for optimal patient recovery post-surgery. The standard procedure for donning sterile surgical gloves helps manage infection risk and maintain surgical site cleanliness by following aseptic principles. This study evaluates adherence to these protocols among young surgeons at a tertiary care hospital in Sudan. Methods This prospective audit included 42 young residents and house officers at a tertiary care hospital in Sudan, following ethical clearance. Compliance with sterile surgical glove-donning practices was assessed using the World Health Organization (WHO) pre- and post-intervention criteria. Participants were observed in the operating room without prior notice. The intervention comprised a video presentation and a live demonstration. Results Pre-intervention adherence to standard criteria for donning sterile surgical gloves was 73.4% (n= 31). This rate increased significantly to 91.4% (n= 38) following the intervention and showed marked improvement. Conclusion The audit demonstrated a significant improvement in adherence to donning sterile surgical gloves practices after the intervention. Implementing WHO guidelines effectively enhances compliance, reduces infection risks, and increases awareness of aseptic practices.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.68493

Authors: Alsadig Suliamn, Ali Mohammed Ibrahim, Siddig Ali, Hiba Suliman

Institution: Sudan Medical Specialization Board

Language: English

Topic: Surgical site infection prevention

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402202898