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Educational needs of community visiting nurses for infection prevention and control: Application of the Borich needs assessment and the Locus for Focus models

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to assess the educational needs and analyze the priorities of infection prevention and control (IPC) for community-visiting nurses. DESIGN: This is a cross-sectional descriptive study. SAMPLE: This study was conducted with 144 visiting nurses working in public health centers and long-term care facilities in South Korea. METHOD: A total of 23 questions in five subcategories were used to measure the current knowledge and perceived importance of IPC in community-visiting nursing. Data were collected from June 23 to October 30, 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were analyzed paired t-test, the Borich needs assessment, and the Locus for Focus models. RESULTS: Top-priority content was defined as content belonging to two models, the first 10 contents of Borich needs assessment and the contents located in the Quadrant I of the Locus for Focus models. "Reporting in case of infection-related accidents," "Mandatory vaccination for visiting nurses," "Standard precaution," "Airborne precaution," "Contact precautions," "Respiratory infection control," and "Post-visit management." CONCLUSIONS: This study suggests that it is necessary to provide visiting nurses with more opportunities for IPC education and to develop standardized IPC programs that consider educational priorities.

Source: Public Health Nursing

DOI: 10.1111/phn.13328

Authors: HyungSeon Kim, Dongwon Choi, Haeun Shim, Kyeong‐Yae Sohng, Min‐Jung Choi

Institutions: Bucheon University, Incheon Catholic University, Catholic University of Korea

Language: English

Topic: Infection Control in Healthcare

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,400