Infection prevention and control in the medical imaging environment: a scoping review

Insights into Imaging

Educational Review

Sarah J. Lewis¹  Yobelli A. Jimenez¹ 

[1] University of Sydney, Susan Wakil Health Building (D18), Western Avenue, 2006, Camperdown, NSW, Australia;

关键词: Infection prevention and control;    Medical imaging;    SEIPS framework;    Radiology;    Computed tomography;   

DOI  :  10.1186/s13244-023-01470-1

 received in 2023-05-10, accepted in 2023-06-17,  发布年份 2023

来源: Springer

【 摘 要 】

Infection prevention and control (IPC) practices are key to preventing and controlling the spread of pathogens in medical imaging departments (MIDs). The objective of this scoping review was to synthesise information about current research in MID regarding IPC and to use the Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety (SEIPS) model to identify the work system factors (‘persons’, ‘organisation’, ‘tools and technology’, ‘tasks’ and ‘environment’) influencing the practice of IPC, in order to better understand challenges and facilitators that affect IPC in MID. Predefined search terms and medical subject headings relating to IPC in the medical imaging setting were used to search 3 databases. A total of 46 publications met the inclusion criteria, which combined, encompassed all five SEIPS domains influencing IPC. The literature supports the interrelated nature of the five SEIPS domains, and influence to one another. Hand hygiene was a major focus of publications. Mechanisms of infection in contrast-enhanced computed tomography were most reported, with human error, lack of education, and issues associated with devices and processes mechanisms found to influence IPC breaches. A systems approach, such as the SEIPS model, is useful for understanding barriers and hence opportunities for improvement of IPC in the medical imaging setting. Future studies should address individuals’ decision-making processes in the medical imaging setting, and a greater focus should be placed into the procedural steps, education and tools used for contrast media administration.Critical relevance statementA systems approach, such as the Systems Engineering Initiative for Patient Safety model, is useful for understanding barriers and hence opportunities for improvement of IPC in the medical imaging setting.Graphical AbstractKey pointsIPC in the medical imaging setting would benefit from a systems approach.The role of education and monitoring of IPC compliance requires further research.Geographical location is a key variable in IPC research in medical imaging.

【 授权许可】

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© The Author(s) 2023

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