STRATEGIES AND TECHNOLOGIES TO PREVENT HOSPITAL-ACQUIRED INFECTIONS: LESSONS FROM SARS, EBOLA, AND MERS IN SAUDI ARABIA; A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
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Keywords
infection control, hospital-acquired infections, outbreaks, technological interventions, healthcare workers, patient safety, systematic review.
Abstract
Background: In the context of preventing hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) during outbreaks such as SARS, Ebola, and MERS, robust infection control strategies and technological interventions play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety of healthcare workers and patients.
Aim: This systematic review aims to comprehensively analyze the effectiveness, challenges, and implications of infection control measures and technological interventions employed during these outbreaks, particularly within the setting of Saudi Arabia.
Method: A systematic search of databases including PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science was conducted to identify relevant studies. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were predefined, and data extraction focused on key findings regarding infection control strategies and technological interventions.
Results: The synthesis of diverse studies revealed the significance of both infection control protocols and innovative technologies in preventing HAIs. Challenges in adoption and terminology discrepancies were noted. Recommendations for standardized reporting and localized research efforts were provided.
Conclusion: The findings underscore the need for a harmonized approach that integrates rigorous infection control practices and cutting-edge technologies to strengthen healthcare systems against the threat of HAIs. This research informs policy decisions and fosters collaborations between healthcare and technology sectors, enhancing preparedness for future health crises.
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43. Yang, C. H., & Jung, H. (2020). Topological dynamics of the 2015 South Korea MERS-CoV spread-on-contact networks. Scientific reports, 10(1), 4327.
44. Zheng, F., Zhao, Z., Sun, Y., & Khan, Y. A. (2021). Financial performance of China’s listed firms in presence of coronavirus: Evidence from corporate culture and corporate social responsibility. Current Psychology, 1-22.
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Tahani Onizan Alruwili, Rubia Batool, Mosawa Eissa Kariri, Basmah Alhumaidi Alanazi, Ayshah Musad Almutairi, Rayan Salem Albalawi, Nafel Khamis Almotairy, Salem Safar Al Saedi, Jaber Nasser Ali Alsulayyi, & Rasha Mohammed Alharbi. (2023). STRATEGIES AND TECHNOLOGIES TO PREVENT HOSPITAL-ACQUIRED INFECTIONS: LESSONS FROM SARS, EBOLA, AND MERS IN SAUDI ARABIA; A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW. Journal of Population Therapeutics and Clinical Pharmacology, 30(17), 1225–1236. https://doi.org/10.53555/jptcp.v30i17.2730
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Author Biographies
Tahani Onizan Alruwili
Infection Prevention and Control in Health Affairs Al-Jouf
Rubia Batool
Mosawa Eissa Kariri
Infection and Prevention Control Alhurath General Hospital Jizan
Basmah Alhumaidi Alanazi
Prince Sultan Medical Military City in Riyadh Respiratory Care Department
Ayshah Musad Almutairi
Armed Forces Centre for Health Rehabilitation in Taif
Rayan Salem Albalawi
King Salman Medical City in Madinah
Nafel Khamis Almotairy
King Khalid Hospital in Majmaah
Salem Safar Al Saedi
King Salman Medical City-Nursing Quality-In Madinah
Jaber Nasser Ali Alsulayyi
Asser Region -Alfrashah Hospital -IC
Rasha Mohammed Alharbi
Ajyad Emergency Hospital In Makkah Nursing Er Department