Knowledge and Awareness among Healthcare Professionals regarding Sterilization of Instruments at Shalamar Hospital of Lahore
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https://doi.org/10.21649/akemu.v32i1.6064Keywords:
Patient safety, sterilization, medical instruments, medical equipmentAbstract
Background: In the medical field, sterilizing instruments is an essential step in any surgical process. Healthcare workers must have a fundamental understanding of how to effectively sterilize and disinfect medical equipment and supplies.
Objective: The goal of the study was to assess healthcare staff’s knowledge and awareness regarding the sterilization of instruments.
Materials and Methods: The study employed a cross-sectional design, and participants were recruited using a convenience sampling technique. A questionnaire was created to evaluate the knowledge and awareness levels of different healthcare professionals. Participants answered all of the questions and submitted their responses via an online connection. During the six-month study, there were 30 questions included, 15 of which assessed knowledge and the other half assessed awareness. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics in SPSS.
Results: The study included 65 participants, Of the total, 23 individuals (35.4%) are men, while 42 individuals (64.6%) are women. Participants ranged in age from 19 to 46. The results show that a significant majority of healthcare professionals showed sufficient awareness (71.49%) and knowledge (65.84%) about Instruments sterilization.
Conclusion: This study demonstrates a thorough comprehension of instruments sterilization. On the other hand, continuing education and workshops can help people better grasp sterilization methods, which will improve infection control and increase patient safety in surgical settings.
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