Intervention to prevent hospital-acquired infections
Developing and Piloting an Infection Prevention and Control Intervention to Reduce Hospital-acquired Infections in Cambodia and Lao PDR
This study is testing a new plan to help prevent infections that people can get while in the hospital in Cambodia and Laos by improving how healthcare workers follow safety practices.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 192 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National University of Singapore Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Phnom Penh) |
| Trial ID | NCT05547373 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to develop, pilot, and assess an infection prevention and control (IPC) intervention to reduce hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) in Cambodia and the Lao People's Democratic Republic. It will involve a gap analysis of current IPC practices among healthcare workers in selected hospitals, followed by the development of an intervention based on identified needs and existing literature. The intervention will then be piloted, and its feasibility and acceptability will be evaluated through feedback from healthcare workers and stakeholders. The study follows a structured framework to ensure comprehensive assessment and development of effective IPC strategies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are healthcare workers aged 18 and above who have been working in the selected wards of the chosen hospitals for at least six months.
Not a fit: Patients who are interns or visiting healthcare workers will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired infections in low- and middle-income countries, improving patient safety and health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar IPC interventions in various settings, but this specific approach in LMICs is novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthcare workers working in the selected wards and of chosen hospitals * Aged 18 years or above * Working in the selected wards of the chosen hospitals for at least six months * Being able and agreeing to provide informed consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: - Interns and visiting healthcare workers
Where this trial is running
Phnom Penh
- Khmer-Soviet Friendship Hospital — Phnom Penh, Cambodia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Sreymom Oy, MSc
- Email: smomoy@nus.edu.sg
- Phone: +85511867468
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.