Comparison of the Knowledge and Performance of Surgical Technicians and Technologists Regarding the Observance of the Aseptic Technique

Q: How can I download an article?

To download an article from SID, first log in to the site, search for the article title, and click on the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I download an ISI article?

To download an ISI article on SID, enter the keyword or article title in the search bar, view the relevant results, click on the desired article, and select the 'Download Article' option.

Q: How can I access the SID database?

To access the SID database, visit SID.ir, create an account, and log in to access scientific resources.

Q: Is downloading articles from SID free?

Some articles on SID are available for free, while others require payment. Details are specified on the article's page.

Larti Negin; JOKAR MOZHGAN; Maraki Fatemeh; Aarabi Akram; ZAREI MOHAMMAD REZA

Scientific Information Database (SID) - Trusted Source for Research and Academic Resources

Journal Paper

Paper Information

Journal: Iran Journal of Nursing Year:2018 | Volume:32 | Issue:118 Page(s): 1-10

Download Full-Text

مرکز اطلاعات علمی Scientific Information Database (SID) - Trusted Source for Research and Academic Resources

Persian Verion

View:

964

Download:

Cites:

Information Journal Paper

Title

Comparison of the Knowledge and Performance of Surgical Technicians and Technologists Regarding the Observance of the Aseptic Technique

Author(s)

Keywords

KnowledgeQ2

PracticeQ2

NurseQ2

Operating RoomQ1

InfectionQ3

Abstract

Background & Aims: Surgical site Infection (SSI) is a common postoperative complication. The observance of the aseptic technique is an effective measure to prevent SSI. The Knowledge and performance of surgical technicians and technologists play a pivotal role in the proper implementation of this technique. The present study aimed to compare the Knowledge and performance of surgical technicians and technologists regarding the observance of the aseptic technique. Materials & Methods: This cross-sectional, comparative study was conducted during 2017-2018 on 235 surgical technicians and technologists in eight teaching hospitals in Isfahan, Iran. The participants were selected via stratified random sampling. Data were collected using a researcher-made questionnaire for the measurement of Knowledge, which was completed by the participants. In addition, a researcher-made checklist was completed by the researcher after observing the performance of the participants in three surgical procedures. Data analysis was performed in SPSS version 22. 0 using descriptive and analytical statistics. Results: The mean score of the Knowledge of surgical technicians and technologists was favorable, while their mean score of performance was average. The mean score of Knowledge (P=0. 047) and performance (P=0. 01) was significantly higher in the surgical technologists compared to the surgical technicians. Moreover, a direct correlation was observed between the scores of Knowledge and performance in both surgical technicians (P=0. 027) and surgical technologists (P=0. 032). Conclusion: According to the results, improving the Knowledge of surgical technicians and technologists regarding the aseptic technique could enhance their performance in this regard. Therefore, the findings of this study could lay the groundwork for the proper supervision of the performance of healthcare providers in order to harmonize their Knowledge and performance. Furthermore, considering the higher scores of Knowledge in surgical technologists compared to the technicians, it is advisable that the latter be encouraged to continue their education. The implementation of effective training programs should also be considered in order to improve the performance of Operating Room personnel.

Cites

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Surgical Technologists Regarding the Sterile Techniques Principles Observance in the Operating Room Wards of Hospitals Affiliated to Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences in 2019

References

Cite

APA: Copy

Larti, Negin, JOKAR, MOZHGAN, Maraki, Fatemeh, Aarabi, Akram, & ZAREI, MOHAMMAD REZA. (2018). Comparison of the Knowledge and Performance of Surgical Technicians and Technologists Regarding the Observance of the Aseptic Technique. IRAN JOURNAL OF NURSING (IJN), 32(118 ), 1-10. SID. https://sid.ir/paper/114191/en

Vancouver: Copy

Larti Negin, JOKAR MOZHGAN, Maraki Fatemeh, Aarabi Akram, ZAREI MOHAMMAD REZA. Comparison of the Knowledge and Performance of Surgical Technicians and Technologists Regarding the Observance of the Aseptic Technique. IRAN JOURNAL OF NURSING (IJN)[Internet]. 2018;32(118 ):1-10. Available from: https://sid.ir/paper/114191/en

IEEE: Copy

Negin Larti, MOZHGAN JOKAR, Fatemeh Maraki, Akram Aarabi, and MOHAMMAD REZA ZAREI, “Comparison of the Knowledge and Performance of Surgical Technicians and Technologists Regarding the Observance of the Aseptic Technique,” IRAN JOURNAL OF NURSING (IJN), vol. 32, no. 118 , pp. 1–10, 2018, [Online]. Available: https://sid.ir/paper/114191/en

Related Journal Papers