Assessment Of Knowledge Attitude And Practices Of Operation Theatre Staff Regarding Prevention Of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection

Original Article

Abstract

Objective: to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of operating theatre staff concerning CAUTI prevention at Health Sciences, Superior University, Lahore, Pakistan.

Study Design: A Cross sectional Study

Place and Duration of the Study: A cross-sectional study was performed with operating theater personnel, comprising physicians, nurses, and technicians, at Health Sciences, Superior University, Lahore.

Methodology: A standardized questionnaire was employed to assess participants' understanding of CAUTI causes, dangers, and preventative measures; attitudes towards CAUTI prevention; and compliance with suggested actions. Data were gathered and examined to pinpoint knowledge deficiencies and intervention opportunities.

Results: The study measured the knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of operating room staff with relation to preventing catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs). The results showed that, on average, 1.8 out of a possible 5.0 points were deemed sufficient, and that 52.7% shown moderately adequate knowledge. A mean attitude score of 2.05 (SD = 0.75) was produced by the mixed attitudes, with 40.9% exhibiting somewhat positive attitudes and 29.1% indicating favorable attitudes. The staff's level of practice adherence varied; on average, 1.88 (SD=0.6), with 56.4% indicating moderate practice and 43.6% indicating adequate practice. Staff members acknowledged the significance of aseptic technique to a degree of 94.5%, and 79.1% were in favor of prompt catheter removal to avoid CAUTI, according to key responses. Higher levels of practice adherence were linked to more professional experience (χ² = 19.172, p < 0.01), and there were notable positive associations between attitude and practice (rho = 0.264, p < 0.01). Despite a moderate degree of knowledge and practice, patient safety can only be improved by targeted education that fills attitude gaps and enhances CAUTI prevention strategies.

Conclusion: CAUTI is a common healthcare-associated disease. Healthcare personnel had sufficient CAUTI prevention knowledge, attitudes, and practices in this study. Every hospital's infection prevention program must create, implement, and monitor urinary catheter infection prevention policies. Health care organizations must establish medical education programs, interdisciplinary training, and catheter care checklist audits to improve staff knowledge and practices.

Keyword: knowledge attitude and practices, operation theatre staff, urinary tract infection, catheter