J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2020 Feb;27(1):12-28. 10.7739/jkafn.2020.27.1.12.

Cancer Care Facilities Nurses Experience of Infection Control

• Hyeon YH
• Moon KJ

• KMID: 2506170
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.7739/jkafn.2020.27.1.12

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to explore cancer center nurses experience of infection control.
Methods
From March 26 to 2019 to May 1, 2019 data were collected through focus group interviews and in-depth interviews. Data collected though interviews and field notes were analyzed using Colaizzi's phenomenological method. Participants were 12 registered nurses and 2 head nurses.
Results
Fifteen themes emerged from four themes clusters. 1) Encountering barriers to infection control. 2) Infection control is still difficult. 3) Complaints about Infection Control Department exist. 4) Need to consider strategies for improving infection control.
Conclusion
The results of the study indicate that in order to facilitate infection control and increase the compliance rate of the guidelines, it is necessary to develop a program to increase the individual's competency associated with infection control and the elimination of negative factors. Further, mediation of external factors related to the hospital environment is necessary.

Keyword

Infection control; Qualitative research; Cancer care facilities; Nurses