Knowledge of Medical Imaging Professionals on Healthcare-Associated Infections: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Suresh Sukumar, Shovan Saha, Winniecia Dkhar, Nitika C. Panakkal, Visakh Thrivikraman Nair, Tulasiram Bommasamudram, K Vaishali, Ravishankar Nagaraja, Sneha Ravichandran and Rajagopal Kadavigere ()
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Suresh Sukumar: Department of Medical Imaging Technology, Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 576104, India
Shovan Saha: Department of Occupational Therapy, Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 576104, India
Winniecia Dkhar: Department of Medical Imaging Technology, Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 576104, India
Nitika C. Panakkal: Department of Medical Imaging Technology, Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 576104, India
Visakh Thrivikraman Nair: Department of Medical Imaging Technology, Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 576104, India
Tulasiram Bommasamudram: Department of Exercise and Sports Sciences, Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 576104, India
K Vaishali: Department of Physiotherapy, Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 576104, India
Ravishankar Nagaraja: Department of Biostatistics, Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, University of Delhi, Delhi 110021, India
Sneha Ravichandran: Department of Medical Imaging Technology, Manipal College of Health Professions (MCHP), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 576104, India
Rajagopal Kadavigere: Department of Radiodiagnosis and Imaging, Kasturba Medical College (KMC), Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Manipal 576104, India

IJERPH, 2023, vol. 20, issue 5, 1-13

Abstract: Healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) are a significant concern for both healthcare professionals and patients. With recent advances in imaging modalities, there is an increase in patients visiting the radiology department for diagnosis and therapeutic examination. The equipment used for the investigator is contaminated, which may result in HCAIs to the patients and healthcare professionals. Medical imaging professionals (MIPs) should have adequate knowledge to overcome the spread of infection in the radiology department. This systematic review aimed to examine the literature on the knowledge and precaution standard of MIPs on HCIAs. This study was performed with a relative keyword using PRISMA guidelines. The articles were retrieved from 2000 to 2022 using Scopus, PubMed, and ProQuest databases. The NICE public health guidance manual was used to assess the quality of the full-length article. The search yielded 262 articles, of which Scopus published 13 articles, PubMed published 179 articles, and ProQuest published 55 articles. In the present review, out of 262 articles, only 5 fulfilled the criteria that reported MIPs’ knowledge of Jordan, Egypt, Sri Lanka, France, and Malawi populations. The present review reported that MIPs have moderate knowledge and precautionary standards regarding HCIAs in the radiology department. However, due to the limited studies published in the literature, the current review limits the application of the outcome in the vast MIPs population. This review recommended further studies to be conducted among the MIPs worldwide to know the actual knowledge and precaution standards regarding HCIAs.

Keywords: knowledge; attitude; healthcare-associated infection; medical imaging professionals; occupational health; risk assessment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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