» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Globally, surgical site infections (SSIs) provide a significant risk of sickness for patients undergoing surgery (Nichols, 2018). In the United States, there are around 500,000 infections per year out of an estimated 27 million surgical procedu…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Statistically, surgical site infections (SSIs) are a prevalent type of hospital acquired infection, constituting approximately 20 to 25% of all such infections globally (WHO, 2023). Surgical site infections (SSIs) have contributed to rising exp…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Worldwide, the safety of patients undergoing surgical procedures is a critical aspect of healthcare, with surgical errors being a major source of patient morbidity and mortality. In developed nations, studies have shown that medical errors, partic…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Globally, patient safety has become a major focus in healthcare systems worldwide due to the increasing recognition of medical errors and their impact on healthcare delivery. Medical errors, which include adverse events, wrong diagnoses, and treat…Continue Reading »
