Vasiliki Triantafillou, Ioannis Kopsidas, Areti Kyriakousi, Theoklis E. Zaoutis, Julia E. Szymczak
Journal of Hospital Infection, 2020 Apr;104(4):552-559. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2019.11.020
Abstract
Background: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) result in increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Rates of HAIs in Greek NICUs are among the highest in Europe. There is a need to identify the factors that influence the transmission of HAIs and implementation of prevention interventions in this setting.
Aim:To understand healthcare workers’ perceptions about HAI prevention in Greek NICUs.
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I. Kopsidas, J. Bielicki, D. Blázquez-Gamero, A. Brett, M. Collins, R. Cunney, M. De Luca, D. Dona, S. Drysdale, C. Epalza, O. Falup-Pecurariu, E. Iosifidis, N. Klein, I. Lutsar, A. Mougkou, O. Neth, W.G. Valdivia, J. Saavedra, M. Tsolia, U. von Both, S. Vergnano, S. Patel, T. Zaoutis, N. Spyridis.
37th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID 2019)
Ljubljana, Slovenia, 6-11 May, 2019
BACKGROUND: RANIN-KIDS (Reducing Antimicrobial use and Nosocomial INfections in KIDS) is a collaborative European effort that aims to create a unified surveillance mechanism for pediatric HAIs and antibiotic use in Europe and to implement interventions to prevent HAIs and to promote antimicrobial stewardship (ASP). In December 2018, an electronic survey that included questions on HAI surveillance and prevention practices was created and disseminated among members of the RANIN network.
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I. Kopsidas, G. Tsopela , N. Molocha , D. Doganis , K. Kaisari , K. Katsibardi , E. Papakonstantinou , L. Petrikkos , M. Vousvouki , S. Maistreli , E. Kourkouni , T. Zaoutis
37th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID 2019)
Ljubljana, Slovenia, 6-11 May, 2019
BACKGROUND: Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are associated with increased morbidity and mortality and excess costs. Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are the most common serious HAIs in neonates and children. The broad objectives of this study were to develop a CLABSI collaborative in pediatric oncology units in Greece and to implement an intervention to decrease CLABSI rates.
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I. Kopsidas , G. Kurtzman , M. Mitrou , G.C. Tsopela , G. Papantoniou , E. Agathocleous , F. Alexiou , M. Belevegka , M.I. Karatza , M. Konstantinis , S. Prapiadou , C. Triantafyllou , N.M. Molocha , E. Kourkouni , T. Zaoutis
37th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID 2019)
Ljubljana, Slovenia, 6-11 May, 2019
BACKGROUND: Injudicious use of antibiotics is a major cause of antimicrobial resistance, which increases morbidity, mortality and health-care costs. WHO has highlighted the importance of undergraduate training in prudent antibiotic use. In Greece, a country burdened with high antibiotic consumption and resistance, little is known about students’ knowledge on antibiotic prescribing. We aimed to assess Greek medical students’ perceptions, knowledge, and education about antimicrobial prescribing and resistance(AMPR).
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S. Karagiannidou, C. Triantafyllou, T. Zaoutis, V. Papaevangelou, G. Kourlaba
37th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ESPID 2019)
Ljubljana, Slovenia, 6-11 May, 2019
BACKGROUND: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are associated with increased mortality, length of stay (LoS) and healthcare cost. Healthcare-acquired bloodstream infections (HA-BSIs) are the most common HAI in children and neonates. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to present the attributable mortality, LoS and healthcare cost of HA-BSIs in children and neonates.
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