COMPLETING THE AUDIT LOOP:SURGICAL SITE INFECTION AT TYPE D HOSPITAL, TORU, MARDAN, KPK, PAKISTAN
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Introduction: Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) represent a significant concern in healthcare, posing risks to patient safety, prolonging hospital stays, and increasing medical costs.
Objectives: The goals of reaudit in the context of Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) are to assess the impact of previously implemented interventions, ensuring they have effectively reduced SSI rates and have been integrated into daily practice.
Methods: The reaudit of Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) follows a systematic approach to evaluate the impact of interventions implemented after the initial audit. A retrospective cohort study design is employed to compare data from the first and second audit cycles.In the first audit cycle, data from 1000 patients were collected and analyzed.In the second audit cycle, data from 1180 patients were reviewed to assess the impact of interventions.
Results: The reaudit of Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) reveals significant findings based on the comparison between the first and second audit cycles. In the first audit cycle, out of 1000 patients, 120 patients (12%) developed SSIs. Compliance with these protocols increased from 65% in the first cycle to 85% in the second cycle.Statistical analysis confirmed the effectiveness of the interventions. The incidence rate of SSIs significantly decreased from 12% in the first cycle to 7.97% in the second cycle (p<0.05).
Conclusion: Systematic evaluation and targeted interventions significantly reduce SSI rates and improve patient outcomes. Continuous monitoring and adherence to protocols are essential for maintaining high standards of surgical care and patient safety.
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Aiman Waheed
MBBS, Rawalpindi Medical University, Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi
Maliha Nadeem
Medical Officer, Unit General Surgery, Hameed Latif Teaching Hospital, Lahore
Muhammad Hassan Khan
Medical Officer, A&E/Orthopedic Department, District/ Tehsil Headquarter Hospital, Health Department-KP, Peshawar
Muhammad Talha Khalil
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Fatima General Hospital, DG Khan
Vinesh Kumar
MBBS, Dow International Medical College, Karachi
Muhammad Rashid Waheed
Doctor, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar
Ehsan Ullah
Consultant General and Laparoscopic Surgeon, General Surgery Department, Irfan General Hospital Charsadda Road Peshawar
Bushra Rehman
Medical Officer, Ophthalmology Department, Shalamar Hospital, Lahore
Muhammad Naeem
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology Department, Lady Reading Hospital (LRH/MTI), Peshawar