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| Author(s): |
Total Authors: 2
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| Affiliation: | [1] Universidade de São Paulo. Escola de Enfermagem. Departamento de Enfermagem em Saúde Coletiva - Brasil
[2] Universidade Estadual Paulista. Faculdade de Medicina de Botucatu. Departamento de Doenças Tropicais - Brasil
Total Affiliations: 2
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Revista de Saúde Pública; v. 48, n. 6, p. 995-1001, 2014-12-00. |
| Abstract | |
This study presents a critical evaluation of the scientific literature related to this subject, aiming to assess the policies and administrative issues regarding the prevention and magnitude of healthcare-associated infections and discuss the challenges for their prevention in Brazil. The topics discussed included historical and administrative issues, challenges imposed by the characteristics of the healthcare system and the territorial dimension, laboratorial support limitations, costs, institutional culture, professional qualification, and patient engagement. It is urgent to hold a nationwide discussion among government representatives, institutions, and healthcare workers and users to overcome these challenges. (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 |