Patient perspectives on infection prevention and control in cancer care: a survey of knowledge and attitudes among persons with cancer and their next of kin

Patient perspectives on infection prevention and control in cancer care: a survey of knowledge and attitudes among persons with cancer and their next of kin

With the growing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance, there may be a need to strengthen infection prevention and control (IPC) measures in cancer care. When developing clinical guidelines, it is important to incorporate patient perspectives. To determine the knowledge of, and attitudes towards, I...

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Published in:The Journal of hospital infection Vol. 146; pp. 21 - 30
Main Authors: Danielsen, A.S., Nygaard, N.J., Børseth, A.W., Nilsen, J.V., Øvreness, H., Raastad, R., Borg, M.A., Kacelnik, O., Bjørnholt, J.V.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01-04-2024
Subjects:
Antimicrobial resistance
Cancer
Hand Hygiene
Health Personnel
Humans
Infection Control
Infection prevention and control
Knowledge and attitudes
Neoplasms - therapy
Patient perspectives
Pilot Projects
Survey
Surveys and Questionnaires
Survey
Knowledge and attitudes
Antimicrobial resistance
Infection prevention and control
Patient perspectives
Cancer
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Summary:With the growing prevalence of antimicrobial resistance, there may be a need to strengthen infection prevention and control (IPC) measures in cancer care. When developing clinical guidelines, it is important to incorporate patient perspectives. To determine the knowledge of, and attitudes towards, IPC among persons with cancer and their next of kin in Norway. Through discussions in expert panels and a pilot study, a survey was developed consisting of 13 knowledge statements to be judged true/false and 40 attitude items to be judged using a Likert scale and was sent to a panel of people with cancer experience on August 22nd, 2023. The mean correct responses and attitude scores were reported. Of 551 respondents, the mean correct response to IPC-related knowledge questions was 79% (95% confidence interval: 78–80). Respondents were most knowledgeable about hand hygiene (99%, 546/551), but least knowledgeable about its role in preventing antibiotic resistance (41%, 225/551). Strong support was noted for IPC, especially within the patient responsibilities theme, with a mean score of 4.83. However, there was a notable reluctance towards some selected intrusive IPC measures, such as reducing contact with close relations. This survey revealed a high level of knowledge and attitudes that support the importance of IPC among persons with cancer in Norway and their next of kin. We recommend including patient perspectives in future development of IPC guidelines.
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ISSN:0195-6701
1532-2939
DOI:10.1016/j.jhin.2024.01.012