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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

The role of primary care in the prevention and control of healthcare associated infections

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Author(s):
Padoveze, Maria Clara [1] ; de Figueiredo, Rosely Moralez [2]
Total Authors: 2
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, Sch Nursing, Dept Publ Hlth Nursing, Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Univ Fed Sao Carlos, Dept Nursing, BR-13560 Sao Carlos, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP; v. 48, n. 6, p. 1131-1137, DEC 2014.
Web of Science Citations: 7
Abstract

Little research has been conducted to date on the role of primary health care (PHC) in the prevention of healthcare associated infections (HCAIs). The present article is a theoretical study of the principle of primum non nocere and aims to promote reflection on the role of PHC in HCAI prevention with emphasis on practical recommendations. The indirect and direct roles of PHC in HCAI prevention are debated in light of this guiding principle. With respect to the indirect role of PHC, we discuss the issues of hospital-centrism and ambulatory care-sensitive conditions. The article outlines a number of challenges faced by health services related to PHC’s direct role in HCAI prevention, highlights seven key components of HCAI prevention programmes within the PHC sphere and provides practical recommendations for HCAI control and prevention. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 10/16729-1 - Programmatic vulnerability evaluation regarding healthcare associated infections at the primary healthcare units in the region of Butantã in the City of São Paulo
Grantee:Maria Clara Padoveze
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants