Prevalence and Risk Factors of Healthcare-Associated Infections among Hospitalized Pediatric Patients: Point Prevalence Survey in Thailand 2021.

Visal MoolasartChaisiri SrijareonvijitLantharita CharoenpongWinnada KongdejsakdaSuvaporn AnugulruengkittAnond KulthanmanusornVaraporn ThienthongSang UsayapornWanwisa KaewkhankhaengOranat RueangnaJiratchaya SophonphanWeerawat ManosuthiViroj Tangcharoensathien

Published in: Children (Basel, Switzerland) (2024)

The prevalence of HAIs in hospitalized pediatric patients was 3.9%. Extended LOS and use of CVC were HAI risk factors. A strategy for reducing LOS and reviewing insertion indications or the early planned removal of a CVC was implemented. The surveillance of HAIs stands as a cornerstone and fundamental component of IPC, offering invaluable insights that enhance hospital IPC interventions aimed at preventing HAIs.

Keyphrases

risk factors
healthcare
public health
physical activity
cross sectional
emergency department
adverse drug
acute care
health insurance