Infection Prevention and Control in Türkiye: A Consensus Report from the 7th National Healthcare-Associated Infections Symposium
Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, cilt.8, sa.4, ss.330-338, 2026 (ESCI, Scopus, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
- Cilt numarası: 8 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.36519/idcm.2026.1072
- Dergi Adı: Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.330-338
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Healthcare-associated infections, implementation science, infection control committees, qualitative research
- Açık Arşiv Koleksiyonu: AVESİS Açık Erişim Koleksiyonu
- İstanbul Üniversitesi-Cerrahpaşa Adresli: Evet
Özet
Antimicrobial resistance continues to threaten modern healthcare systems, increasing the importance of effective infection prevention and control (IPC). This study presents a thematic analysis of discussions from the 7th National Healthcare-Associated Infections Symposium (Ulusal Sağlık Bakımıyla İlişkili İnfeksiyonlar Simpozyumu, USBİS). Audio-recorded sessions involving IPC leaders and healthcare professionals across Türkiye were transcribed and analyzed to identify persistent barriers and potential solutions. Key barriers included reporting pressures affecting data reliability, behavioral and cultural barriers, limitations in education and workforce capacity, gaps in standardization, and difficulties implementing infection control committee decisions. Participants emphasized strengthening institutional IPC culture, improving leadership visibility, simplifying data systems, and prioritizing sustainable behavioral change strategies.