Perceptions of Infection Control Practices and the use of Vignettes to Alter Infection Control Behavior: A Feasibility Study

Year 2019, Volume: 27 Issue: 3, 231 - 240, 01.10.2019

Maria Lindberg , Bernice Skytt Magnus Lindberg

Abstract

DOI: 10.5152/FNJN.2019.19005

Aim: To explore the perceptions of
infection control practices among healthcare personnel and evaluate the use of
authentic vignettes as a means to alter infection control behavior.

Method: Four authentic vignettes were used
as a part of reflective dialogues with healthcare personnel. An evaluation of
the dialogues was performed with six healthcare personnel using the focus group
technique. Qualitative content analysis was used to analyze the data.

Results: The mind-set to help one another
and do one’s best in every situation was described as a core aspect in
preventing the transmission of microorganisms. Having support, taking personal
responsibility, being knowledgeable about infection control practices, and
having a reasonable workload were seen to play decisive roles in controlling
the spread of infection. Discussing authentic comprehensible vignettes with
colleagues during the allotted time was considered a valuable method for
improving infection control practices.

Conclusion: Meaningful insights on how best
to use vignettes as a means to improve infection control practice were gained.
These findings should be considered when designing theory-driven interventions
in different contexts, which are aimed at improving infection control practices
in health care.

Cite this article as: Lindberg M, Skytt B,
Lindberg M. (2019). Perceptions of infection control practices and the use of
Vignettes to Alter Infection Control Behavior: A feasibility study. FNJN
Florence Nightingale Journal of Nursing, 27(3): 231-240.

Keywords

Feasibility test, healthcare-associated infection, healthcare personnel behavior, infection control practices, qualitative research

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