Central line-associated bloodstream infection is not among healthcare risks of which patients are highly aware, according to a study published in The American Journal of Infection Control.
Researchers surveyed a group of patients to determine general awareness and knowledge of risks and symptoms associated with CLABSI. They found:
• 46 percent of patients recalled receiving informational materials about CLABSI.
• 22 percent of patients could not recall discussing central line-associated risks with a healthcare worker.
• 40 percent of patients thought CLABSI education could be improved.
Researchers suggested more effort is needed to engage patients in infection control and prevention, including CLABSI prevention.
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