In May 2003, investigators were trained and a prevalence pilot study was conducted at the University Hospital of Tirana, Albania. Investigators were trained to assess the organizational problems of the first prevalence survey of nosocomial infections (NIs) in Albania. Twelve investigators were trained in 2 days. After the training, the pilot study was conducted in 3 wards. The investigators collected data using a standard form and the definitions of the Centers for Disease Control, USA. The training improved the investigators' knowledge of NI epidemiology and surveillance. The pilot study underlined the lack of information in the clinical documentation and lack of collaboration between clinicians and the laboratory: microbiological examinations were performed only in 13 (16.5%) patients and none of the 11 NIs reported was confirmed in the laboratory. This led to a review of the survey protocol, above all in order to increase the use of the microbiological laboratory.

Faria, S., Sodano, L., Gjata, A., Dauri, M., Sabato, A.f., Mertiraj, O., et al. (2006). The first point prevalence survey of nosocomial infections in Albania: Pilot study. JOURNAL OF CHEMOTHERAPY, 18(6), 652-655.

The first point prevalence survey of nosocomial infections in Albania: Pilot study

DAURI, MARIO;SABATO, ALESSANDRO FABRIZIO;
2006-12-01

Abstract

In May 2003, investigators were trained and a prevalence pilot study was conducted at the University Hospital of Tirana, Albania. Investigators were trained to assess the organizational problems of the first prevalence survey of nosocomial infections (NIs) in Albania. Twelve investigators were trained in 2 days. After the training, the pilot study was conducted in 3 wards. The investigators collected data using a standard form and the definitions of the Centers for Disease Control, USA. The training improved the investigators' knowledge of NI epidemiology and surveillance. The pilot study underlined the lack of information in the clinical documentation and lack of collaboration between clinicians and the laboratory: microbiological examinations were performed only in 13 (16.5%) patients and none of the 11 NIs reported was confirmed in the laboratory. This led to a review of the survey protocol, above all in order to increase the use of the microbiological laboratory.
dic-2006
Pubblicato
Rilevanza internazionale
Articolo
Sì, ma tipo non specificato
Settore MED/17 - MALATTIE INFETTIVE
English
Con Impact Factor ISI
Albania; Developing country; Nosocomial infections; Prevalence study
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Faria, S., Sodano, L., Gjata, A., Dauri, M., Sabato, A.f., Mertiraj, O., et al. (2006). The first point prevalence survey of nosocomial infections in Albania: Pilot study. JOURNAL OF CHEMOTHERAPY, 18(6), 652-655.
Faria, S; Sodano, L; Gjata, A; Dauri, M; Sabato, Af; Mertiraj, O; Schinaia, N; Kodra, Y; Avellis, L; Itro, I; Bumbaca, C; Rezza, G; Bilaj, A; Llazo, E; Kito, I; Bozaxhiu, D; Kalaja, M; Misha, A; Tafaj, A; Shalari, E; Simaku, A; Hyskaj, J; Ibrahimi, A; Stroni, G; Alesi, A; Brozi, S; Krasinski, I; Kuci, E
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