PRACTICE OF PRE OPERATIVE SCRUBBING AT PRIVATE HOSPITALS IN ABBOTTABAD

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Scrubbing is a term used to describe the process of hand and forearm decontamination required by surgical team prior to commencing any surgical or invasive procedures. 5-10% of patients in developed and 25% of patients in developing countries acquires hospital acquired infections. This study is conducted to know the frequency of pre-operative scrubbing in private hospitals of Abbottabad.
METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted from 4th May, 2015 to 12th July, 2015.Data was collected from randomly selected 10 private hospitals of the city. All the Operation Theatre doctors and paramedical staff members who gave consent were included in this study. A total of 60 study participants were selected through non probability convenient sampling. A self administered questionnaire was used. Data was analyzed using SPSS .
RESULTS: Out of 60 participants at 10 different private hospitals, all were following pre operative scrubbing protocols. Majority of study participants washed hands for a minute. Availability of soap was confirmed by all but one individual.
CONCLUSION: All private hospitals were observing pre operative scrubbing protocols ,however on individual levels, there were some discrepancies.

KEY WORDS: Surgical Scrubbing, Pre operative, Private hospital.