A Prospective Observational Study Tracking the Relationship Between Socioeconomic Factors and SSI Incidence in Orthopedic Patients
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: This prospective observational study aimed to investigate the relationship between socioeconomic factors and the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs) in orthopedic patients at Sir Sayajirao General Hospital (SSGH), Baroda, Gujarat.Socioeconomic factors such as income, education, occupation, and living conditions are hypothesized to influence the risk of SSIs following orthopedic surgeries.Methods: A cohort of 300 orthopedic patients, including both elective and emergency surgeries, was followed over a period of six months.Data was collected through a structured questionnaire assessing socioeconomic status, comorbidities, and surgical factors.Patients were monitored for 30 days post-surgery for the development of SSIs, which were classified according to CDC criteria.Results: Of the 300 patients, 20% developed SSIs, with 50% having superficial incisional infections, 33.3% deep incisional infections, and 16.7% organ/space infections.A significant correlation was found between lower socioeconomic status and higher SSI rates.Patients from lower-income groups (
Author: Siddharth Trivedi
Institution: Sir Sayajirao General Hospital Medical College
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405459064