The effectiveness of education of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection prevention and control (IPC) with directive discourse to improve handwashing compliance

Abstract

Objective

The incidence rate of microbial exposure remains high among nurses. Paramedics play a vital role in transmitting the nosocomial infection in the hospital. This research aims to analyze the education effectivity of MRSA IPC with directive discourse to improve handwashing compliance among nurses.

Methods

This is quasi-experimental research using a pretest–posttest non-control design and has obtained an ethical approval certificate issued by the hospital ethical committee. A research subject is a group of 25 nurses.

Results

The data test uses the Wilcoxon test to determine the measuring result of handwashing compliance before and after the treatment. The value of p = 0.018 (p < 0.05) means there is a difference before and after the treatment. As handwashing awareness increases, so does the compliance.

Conclusions

The education of MRSA IPC with directive discourse is effective to improve the handwashing compliance among nurses in the hospitals.