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Post-COVID Compliance and Challenges in Infection Control Practices in Anesthesia: A Cross-Sectional Study at a Tertiary Hospital in Riyadh

Author(s) Abdulmohsen W. Almalki, Abdulmohsen S. AlShammari, Mansour M. Alghamdi
Country Saudi Arabia
Abstract Background: Complications due to infection control policies need special consideration in anesthetic practice, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. However, adherence to these protocols over time within the working clinical environment remains uncertain.
Objective: To evaluate compliance of anesthesia providers in a Riyadh tertiary hospital with infection control measures instituted following COVID-19 and assess the challenges encountered.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional mixed-method study with 72 anesthesia providers. Compliance with protocols was assessed through direct observation using a checklist. To assess adherence barriers, 15 participants were recruited for semi-structured interviews.
Results: High compliance was observed in PPE donning (89%) and hand hygiene (76–82%), while workstation disinfection (65%) and airway device disposal (58%) showed lower adherence. Qualitative themes revealed gaps in auditing, resource limitations, and post-pandemic complacency, with leadership modeling identified as a positive influence on compliance.
Conclusion: Though adherence to infection control practices is moderate, more tailored approaches, such as frequent audits and active teaching through role modeling, are necessary to close gaps striving for sustained adherence to infection control in anesthesia practice.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 16, Issue 1, January-March 2025
Published On 2025-01-03
Cite This Post-COVID Compliance and Challenges in Infection Control Practices in Anesthesia: A Cross-Sectional Study at a Tertiary Hospital in Riyadh - Abdulmohsen W. Almalki, Abdulmohsen S. AlShammari, Mansour M. Alghamdi - IJSAT Volume 16, Issue 1, January-March 2025. DOI 10.5281/zenodo.15317054
DOI https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15317054
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9g5g2
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