NURS612 Journal Article Summary on Evidence-Based Practice in Preventing Surgical Site Infections

ASSESSMENT 2

SUBJECT: EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE

JOURNAL ARTICLE SUMMARY

Table of Contents

Part 1: Article Summary. 3

1. Why was this study undertaken?. 3


2. What were the aims or hypotheses?. 3


3. Who were the study participants, and do they match the population?. 3


4. What was the study design?. 4


5. What were the overall outcomes?. 4


6. Were sufficient implications for clinical practice discussed?. 4


7. What ethical considerations were addressed, and/or not addressed, in the article?. 4


8. Where does this study sit on a hierarchy of evidence?. 5

Part 2: Article Retrieval 5

References. 6

Part 1: Article Summary

The facilitators and challenges that nurses experience when striving to follow clinical practice recommendations for reducing surgical site infections are examined in this qualitative study (SSIs) (Lin et al., 2019). The study's findings emphasise on the significance of giving nurses the tools and assistance they need to follow protocols and the significance of continuing education and training to make sure that nurses have the knowledge and abilities necessary to prevent SSIs.

1. Why was this study undertaken?

The study by Lin et al. (2019) was undertaken to explore the facilitators and barriers that nurses face when trying to adhere to clinical practice guidelines for preventing surgical site infections (SSIs). SSIs are a significant complication of surgery and can result in increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs (Alkaaki et al., 2019). This study aimed to identify the factors that facilitate or hinder adherence to guidelines from the perspective of nurses.

2. What were the aims or hypotheses?

The study aimed to explore the facilitators and barriers, which the nurses have to encounter when attempting to adhere to clinical practice guidelines for preventing surgical site infections (SSIs). The study did not have any specific hypotheses, as it was a qualitative study designed to gather information and insights on nurses' perspectives on the factors, which facilitate or hinder adherence to guidelines.

3. Who were the study participants, and do they match the population?

The study participants were 20 nurses working in different surgical units in a large hospital in Australia. The participants had various levels of experience in nursing and worked in different surgical specialties, including orthopaedics, urology, and general surgery. While the study's sample size was relatively small, the participants' characteristics were diverse enough to provide insights into the perspectives of nurses working in different surgical units.

4. What was the study design?

Semi-structured interviews were used as part of a qualitative research strategy for the study. Purposive sampling was employed by the researchers to identify volunteers who had prior knowledge of preventing surgical site infections (SSIs) and were willing to take part in the trial (Javed et al., 2019). A series of open-ended questions about the participants' viewpoints and experiences with the facilitators and barriers to following clinical practice guidelines for preventing SSIs were posed to them.

5. What were the overall outcomes?

The overall outcomes of the study were to identify the facilitators and barriers, which the nurses encounter when trying to adhere to clinical practice guidelines for preventing surgical site infections (SSIs). Overall, the study's outcomes underscore the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to preventing SSIs and the critical role that nurses play in implementing guidelines and improving patient outcomes.

6. Were sufficient implications for clinical practice discussed?

Yes, the study discussed several implications for clinical practice based on the study's findings (Lin et al., 2019). The study emphasised on the importance of communication and teamwork in preventing surgical site infections (SSIs) and suggested that nurses should be encouraged to speak up and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to implement guidelines effectively (Zhou et al., 2020).

7. What ethical considerations were addressed, and/or not addressed, in the article?

The report mentioned that all individuals gave written consent before taking part in it, and that the research received ethical clearance from the pertinent institutional review board (Kolasinski, 2019). The article stated that participants' anonymity and confidentiality were maintained throughout the study, and only de-identified data were used in the analysis and reporting of results.

8. Where does this study sit on a hierarchy of evidence?

This study, which uses semi-structured interviews to assess nurses' perceptions on the facilitators and barriers to adherence to clinical practice recommendations for reducing surgical site infections, is quite low on the hierarchy of evidence (SSIs).