A5075888266- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Public Health and Environmental Issues
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Diabetes and associated disorders
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
Hospital General Universitario de Alicante Doctor Balmis
2020-2023
Instituto de investigación sanitaria y biomédica de Alicante
2020-2023
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) present a global public health challenge, contributing to high morbidity and mortality substantial economic burdens. Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) ranks as the second most prevalent HAI in intensive care units (ICUs), emphasizing need for analyses this context. This retrospective cohort study, conducted at General Hospital of Alicante from 2012 2019, aimed assess additional costs related VAP by comparing extended length stay infected...
Hand hygiene (HH) is the paramount measure used to prevent healthcare-associated infections. A repeated cross-sectional study was undertaken with direct observation of degree compliance on HH healthcare personnel during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Between, 2018-2019, 9,083 opportunities were considered, and 5,821 in 2020-2022. Chi squared tests identify associations. The crude adjusted odds ratios along a logistic regression model for statistical analyses. Compliance increased significantly (p <...
Background: Annual flu vaccination is the most effective way to prevent disease and its complications. Vaccine effectiveness (EV) varies from season season, requiring annual re-evaluation. The objective of this study was estimate preliminary influenza vaccine until epidemiological week 4 2019–2020 in patients admitted a tertiary-level hospital. Method : We conducted case-control at University General Hospital, Alicante, Spain, during season. included all hospitalized with confirmed by...
Abstract Background The impact of COVID-19 triggered an unparalleled effort towards the development a vaccine given that vaccination is currently most important strategy available for controlling pandemic. Achieving high levels coverage key to this approach, and requires knowledge user satisfaction levels. Thus, objective work was determine with program among vaccinated school workers.MethodsThis cross-sectional study which included staff from educational centres invited over 4 days at...