Survey of National Surgical Site Infection Surveillance Programs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (7) ◽  
pp. 621-625
Author(s):  
Joseph D. Forrester ◽  
Allison E. Berndtson ◽  
Jarrett Santorelli ◽  
Eric Raschke ◽  
Thomas G. Weiser ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Site Infection ◽  
Site Infection ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Infection Surveillance ◽  
Surveillance Programs ◽  
Low And Middle Income

scholarly journals Surgical site infection and costs in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review of the economic burden

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. e0232960 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark Monahan ◽  
Susan Jowett ◽  
Thomas Pinkney ◽  
Peter Brocklehurst ◽  
Dion G. Morton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Surgical Site Infection ◽  
Economic Burden ◽  
Site Infection ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income

scholarly journals Feasibility and diagnostic accuracy of Telephone Administration of an adapted wound heaLing QuestiONnaire for assessment for surgical site infection following abdominal surgery in low and middle-income countries (TALON): protocol for a study within a trial (SWAT)

Trials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
James Glasbey ◽  
Victoria Adeyeye ◽  
Adesoji Ademuyiwa ◽  
Alisha Bhatt ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Abdominal Surgery ◽  
Diagnostic Accuracy ◽  
Surgical Site Infection ◽  
Hospital Discharge ◽  
Site Infection ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Wound Assessment ◽  
Study Within A Trial

Abstract Background Surgical site infection is the most common complication of abdominal surgery, with a global impact on patients and health systems. There are no tools to identify wound infection that are validated for use in the global setting. The overall aim of the study described in this protocol is to evaluate the feasibility and validity of a remote, digital pathway for wound assessment after hospital discharge for patients in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Methods A multi-centre, international, mixed-methods study within a trial, conducted in two stages (TALON-1 and TALON-2). TALON-1 will adapt and translate a universal reporter outcome measurement tool (Bluebelle Wound Healing Questionnaire, WHQ) for use in global surgical research (SWAT store registration: 126) that can be delivered over the telephone. TALON-2 will evaluate a remote wound assessment pathway (including trial retention) and validate the diagnostic accuracy of this adapted WHQ through a prospective cohort study embedded within two global surgery trials. Embedded community engagement and involvement activities will be used to optimise delivery and ensure culturally attuned conduct. TALON-1 and TALON-2 are designed and will be reported in accordance with best practice guidelines for adaptation and validation of outcome measures, and diagnostic test accuracy studies. Discussion Methods to identify surgical site infection after surgery for patients after hospital discharge have the potential to improve patient safety, trial retention, and research efficiency. TALON represents a large, pragmatic, international study co-designed and delivered with LMIC researchers and patients to address an important research gap in global surgery trial methodology.

Basics of Surgical-Site Infection Surveillance

1997 ◽  
Vol 18 (09) ◽  
pp. 659-668 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie-Claude Roy ◽  
Trish M. Perl
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Site Infection ◽  
Hospital Costs ◽  
Surgical Site Infections ◽  
Surveillance Program ◽  
Site Infection ◽  
Infection Rates ◽  
The Third ◽  
Infection Surveillance ◽  
Surveillance Programs ◽  
Substantial Morbidity

AbstractSurgical-site infections, the third most common class of nosocomial infections, cause substantial morbidity and mortality and increase hospital costs. Surveillance programs can lead to reductions in surgical-site infection rates of 35% to 50%. Herein, we will discuss the practical aspects of implementing a hospital-based surveillance program for surgical-site infections. We will review surveillance methods, patient populations that should be screened, and interventions that could reduce infection rates.

Some Conditions for Task Shifting in Low and Middle-Income Countries

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joop de Jong ◽  
Mark Jordans ◽  
Ivan Komproe ◽  
Robert Macy ◽  
Aline & Herman Ndayisaba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Task Shifting ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Low And Middle Income
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