Multicomponent Approaches to Reduce Multidrug-Resistant Organisms in Critical Care: Determining the Ideal Strategy

Abstract Although there is ample proof of the advantages of infection prevention and Control (IPC) in acute-care hospitals, there is still some questions about the efficacy of IPC interventions for multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), and there is a need for the development of evidence-based pract...

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Main Authors: Salma AlBahrani, Mustafa Saad, Jaber S. Alqahtani, Zainab Almoosa, Mohammed Alabdulla, Mohammed Algezery, Sondos AlShehri, Jaffar A. Al-Tawfiq
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2024-09-01
Series:Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s44197-024-00297-3
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Summary:Abstract Although there is ample proof of the advantages of infection prevention and Control (IPC) in acute-care hospitals, there is still some questions about the efficacy of IPC interventions for multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs), and there is a need for the development of evidence-based practices. No healthcare facility has found a single effective technique to reduce MDRO. However, a multicomponent intervention that included improved barrier protection, chlorhexidine bathing, microbiological monitoring, and staff involvement significantly decreased the likelihood of infection in the patient surroundings with multidrug-resistant organisms. A practical strategy suited to reducing the burden of MDROs and their transmission potential in the critical care unit must be established in light of the global development of AMR. In this review, we summarize key findings of a multicomponent approaches to reduce MDROs in critical care units.
ISSN:2210-6014