Risk Factors Assessment of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus among Critical Ill Patients | ||||
| Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice | ||||
| Article 2, Volume 4, Issue 10, June 2025, Page 243-260 PDF (1.47 MB) | ||||
| Document Type: Scientific Research Periodical | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/hijnrp.2025.381153.1330 | ||||
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| Author | ||||
Mina Gaballha Fawzi 
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| critical .faculty of nursing cairo | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Background: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus is endemic within many hospitals worldwide. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess risk factors of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus among critical ill patients. Research Design: A descriptive exploratory research design was used. Setting: This study was conducted at intensive care units affiliated with Homyat Alabsia Hospital, Cairo, Egypt. Subjects: A purposive sample of 80 adult patients divided into 40 develops (MRSA) and 40 not confirmed (MRSA) in intensive care units at the previously mentioned settings. Tools: Two tools were used for data collection; Tool I:Structured patient questionnaire. Tool II: Risk factors assessment questionnaire. Results: The majority of the studied patients were in age group 50 ≥ 60 years, had chronic disease, Also, more than one third had ≥ 7 days of stay in ICU. Conclusion: a high prevalence of incompetent nursing practices related to infection control measures. Specifically, adherence to hand hygiene protocols, improper disinfection of medical equipment, inadequate care during invasive procedures such as intubation, urinary catheterization, central line maintenance significantly increased the risk of MRSA transmission. Moreover, there was a highly statistical significant relation between Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus Aureus and all procedures related to nursing practices among the studied patients. Recommendation: Educate patients and families on the importance of personal hygiene and hand hygiene practices during hospital stays to minimize infection risks and adhere strictly to infection control protocols, especially the five moments of hand hygiene and proper disinfection of medical equipment. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Critical ill patient; Risk Factors; Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus | ||||
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