Evaluation of underreported surgical site infection evidenced by post-discharge surveillance

Authors

  • Adriana Cristina de Oliveira Minas Gerais Federal University; College of Nursing
  • Daclé Vilma Carvalho Minas Gerais Federal University; College of Nursing

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692007000500017

Keywords:

cross infection, infection control, nursing

Abstract

The Surgical Site Infection (SSI) has been pointed as one of the most important infection sites. This study aimed to determine the surgical site infection incidence during hospitalization and the impact of notification after discharge through two methods. This prospective study was carried out in the digestive system surgery service (DSS) of two general hospitals of São Paulo, in the period from August, 2001 to March, 2002. Incidence levels of 6.7% and 4.5% were notified in the institutions A and B respectively. The incidence of SSI after discharge in the institution A was 27% and 13.4% in the institution B. Surveillance after discharge evidenced global rates of 33.7% and 17.9% for institutions A and B respectively. The rates of infection increased 5.02 and 3.98 times respectively in institutions A and B.

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Published

2007-10-01

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 5 (2007)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Evaluation of underreported surgical site infection evidenced by post-discharge surveillance. (2007). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 15(5), 992-997. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692007000500017