Journal article
Surgical site infection prevention: a survey to identify the gap between evidence and practice in University of Toronto teaching hospitals
Abstract
BACKGROUND: A gap exists between the best evidence and practice with regards to surgical site infection (SSI) prevention. Awareness of evidence is the first step in knowledge translation.
METHODS: A web-based survey was distributed to 59 general surgeons and 68 residents at University of Toronto teaching hospitals. Five domains pertaining to SSI prevention with questions addressing knowledge of prevention strategies, efficacy of antibiotics, …
Authors
Eskicioglu C; Gagliardi AR; Fenech DS; Forbes SS; McKenzie M; McLeod RS; Nathens AB
Journal
Canadian Journal of Surgery, Vol. 55, No. 4, pp. 233–238
Publisher
Joule
Publication Date
August 2012
DOI
10.1503/cjs.036810
ISSN
0008-428X
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdultAntibiotic ProphylaxisCross InfectionCross-Sectional StudiesEvidence-Based MedicineFemaleGeneral SurgeryHospitals, TeachingHospitals, UniversityHumansIncidenceInfection ControlInternship and ResidencyMaleMedical Staff, HospitalMiddle AgedNeeds AssessmentOntarioOutcome Assessment, Health CarePractice Patterns, Physicians'Surgical Wound InfectionSurveys and Questionnaires