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Reducing central line-associated bloodstream infection rates through education and bundle care: An interventional study in a dialysis unit

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: To evaluate catheter-related infections in patients undergoing haemodialysis and assess the impact of an educational intervention and infection control bundle on CLABSI rates. This hospital-based interventional study was conducted in a dialysis unit in rural Puducherry, over six months with 19 patients on central venous catheters and 20 staff. The baseline CLABSI rate of 26.3 % declined to 10.5 % post-intervention. Enterococcus spp. And Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus were predominant isolates. Staff and patient compliance improved significantly (p < 0.001). Educational interventions and infection control bundles adherence effectively reduced CLABSI rates, emphasizing continuous training, surveillance and real-time feedback to sustain improvement and enhance patient's outcomes.

Source: Indian Journal of Medical Microbiology

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmmb.2025.100978

Authors: Venugopal Angamuthu Vignesh Kumar, Girija Subramanian, Ravikumar Paninjukunnath

Institutions: Aarupadai Veedu Medical College & Hospital, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis

Subfield: Emergency Medical Services

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,210