Title Izazovi u kontroli infekcija povezanih sa zdravstvenom skrbi
Title (english) Challenges in the control of healthcare-associated infections
Author Lorena Mašić
Mentor Tomislav Meštrović (mentor)
Committee member Valentina Novak (predsjednik povjerenstva)
Committee member Tomislav Meštrović (član povjerenstva)
Committee member Zoran Žeželj (član povjerenstva)
Granter University North (University centre Varaždin) (Department of Nursing) Koprivnica
Defense date and country 2024-07-12, Croatia
Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE Public Health and Health Care Epidemiology
Abstract Infekcije vezane uz zdravstvenu skrb (HAI), poznate i kao bolničke ili nozokomijalne infekcije,
su infekcije koje pacijenti dobiju tijekom pružanja zdravstvene skrbi, koje nisu bile prisutne ili
u inkubaciji pri prijemu u zdravstvenu ustanovu. Ove infekcije mogu se pojaviti u bolnicama,
klinikama, ambulantama, ili ustanovama za dugotrajnu skrb, poput domova za starije osobe.
One uključuju širok raspon infekcija, poput infekcija urinarnog trakta, kirurških mjesta,
respiratornih infekcija i infekcija krvotoka.
HAI mogu imati značajne posljedice, uključujući povećanje morbiditeta i mortaliteta među
pacijentima, produžene bolničke boravke, te značajne dodatne troškove za zdravstvene sustave.
Uzročnici HAI često uključuju bakterije, viruse i gljivice, pri čemu se neki od najčešćih
patogena ističu po svojoj otpornosti na standardne tretmane, kao što su meticilin-rezistentni
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) i vancomycin-rezistentni enterokoki (VRE).
Prevencija i kontrola HAI zahtijevaju sveobuhvatne strategije koje uključuju strogo
pridržavanje protokola za kontrolu infekcija, pravilnu higijenu ruku, korištenje osobne zaštitne
opreme (PZO), adekvatnu dezinfekciju i sterilizaciju opreme te educiranje zdravstvenog
osoblja i pacijenata o važnosti preventivnih mjera. Također, racionalna upotreba antibiotika
ključna je za smanjenje pojave antimikrobne rezistencije, koja je sve izraženiji problem u
suzbijanju HAI. Visoko-educirane medicinske sestre igraju ključnu ulogu u ovoj problematici,
budući da su često na prvoj liniji pružanja skrbi i prevencije infekcija kroz provođenje i nadzor
nad higijenskim i sterilizacijskim praksama.
Abstract (english) Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), also known as hospital-acquired or
nosocomial infections, are infections acquired by patients during the provision of healthcare
that were not present or incubating upon admission to a healthcare facility. These infections
can occur in hospitals, clinics, clinics, or long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes. These
include a wide range of infections, such as urinary tract infections, surgical site infections,
respiratory infections, and bloodstream infections.
HAIs can have significant consequences, including increased morbidity and mortality among
patients, prolonged hospital stays, and significant additional costs to healthcare systems. The
causative agents of HAIs often include bacteria, viruses, and fungi, with some of the most
common pathogens standing out for their resistance to standard treatments, such as methicillinresistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE).
HAI prevention and control require comprehensive strategies that include strict adherence to
infection control protocols, proper hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE),
adequate disinfection and sterilization of equipment, and education of health care personnel
and patients about the importance of preventive measures. Also, the rational use of antibiotics
is essential to reduce the occurrence of antimicrobial resistance, which is an increasingly
pronounced problem in the control of HAIs. Highly educated nurses play a key role in this
issue, as they are often on the front line of providing care and infection prevention through the
implementation and supervision of hygiene and sterilization practices.
Keywords
Infekcije vezane uz zdravstvenu skrb
bolničke infekcije
nozokomijalne infekcije
prevencija infekcija
kontrola infekcija
Keywords (english)
Healthcare-related infections
hospital infections
nosocomial infections
infection prevention
infection control
Language croatian
URN:NBN urn:nbn:hr:122:433509
Study programme Title: Nursing Study programme type: professional Study level: undergraduate Academic / professional title: prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) sestrinstva (prvostupnik/prvostupnica (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) sestrinstva)
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