Microbial assessment of non-critical healthcare tools owned by nursing students towards improving infection control

Mohamad Radzi, Nurhaslina and Yahya, Nur Irdina and Shamshi, Muhammad Amirul Imran and Yahya, Amira Uzma and Zainul Azlan, Nurhazirah and Jainlabdin, Mohd Hanif (2024) Microbial assessment of non-critical healthcare tools owned by nursing students towards improving infection control. Microbial Assessment of Non-Critical Healthcare Tools Owned by Nursing Students Towards Improving Infection Control, 14 (2). pp. 81-89. ISSN 2229-9645 E-ISSN 2229-9947

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Abstract

Bacterial contamination of non-critical healthcare tools, such as stethoscopes, pulse oximeters, and sphygmomanometers, is a significant concern for infection control in clinical settings. This study aimed to assess the microbial contamination of these tools used by first-year nursing students, highlighting the potential risk of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). A total of 36 samples were analysed, revealing that 64% were contaminated with Gram-positive cocci, with stethoscopes showing the highest contamination (83%). Sphygmomanometers demonstrated the most diverse bacterial presence and mixed contamination (58%). These findings underscore the need for enhanced disinfection protocols to protect patient safety. The research is justified by the ethical and spiritual responsibility in Islam to maintain cleanliness and prevent harm, reinforcing the duty of healthcare workers to ensure hygienic practices in medical care.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Bacterial contamination, infection control, healthcare tools, nursing students, healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), Islamic ethics.
Subjects:	BPC Science and Technology in Islam Q Science > QR Microbiology R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA643 Communicable Diseases and Public Health R Medicine > RT Nursing
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Nursing > Department of Basic Medical Sciences for Nursing Institute of Planetary Survival for Sustainable Well-Being (PLANETIIUM) Kulliyyah of Nursing
Depositing User:	Dr Mohd Hanif Jainlabdin
Date Deposited:	03 Jan 2025 12:07
Last Modified:	03 Jan 2025 12:07
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/117689

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