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Exploring the Role of Healthcare Personnel in Designing Tuberculosis Infection Prevention and Control Measures in Healthcare Settings: A Scoping Review

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  • Sikhethiwe Masuku

    (TB Platform, South African Medical Research Council, Pretoria 0001, South Africa
    Nursing Department, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa)

  • Ramadimetja Shirley Mooa

    (Nursing Department, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa)

  • Mmapheko Doriccah Peu

    (Nursing Department, University of Pretoria, Pretoria 0002, South Africa)

Abstract

Background: Healthcare personnel (HCP) in high TB-burdened countries continue to be at high risk of occupational TB due to inadequate implementation of Tuberculosis Infection Prevention and Control (TB-IPC) measures and a lack of understanding of the context and relevance to local settings. Such transmission in the healthcare workplace has prompted the development and dissemination of numerous guidelines for strengthening TB-IPC for use in settings globally. However, a lack of involvement of healthcare personnel in the conceptualisation and development of guidelines and programmes seeking to improve TB-IPC in high-burden countries generally has been observed. Objectives: The aim of this review was to explore the inclusion of HCP in decision-making when designing the TB-IPC guidelines, in healthcare settings. Methods : A scoping review methodology was selected for this study to gain insight into the relevant research evidence, identifying and mapping key elements in the TB-IPC measures in relation to HCP as implementors. Results : Studies in this review refer to factors related to HCP’s knowledge of TB-IPC, perception regarding occupational risks and behaviours, their role against a background of structural resource constraints, and guidelines’ adherence. They report several challenges in TB-IPC implementation and adherence, particularly eliciting recommendations from HCP for improved TB-IPC practices. Conclusions : This review highlights a lack of participation in decision-making by the implementers of the policies and guidelines, yet adherence to TB-IPC measures is anticipated. Future research needs to focus more on consultations with users to understand the preferences from both within individual healthcare facilities and the communities. There is an urgent need for research on the participation of the implementers in the decision-making when developing TB-IPC policies and guidelines.

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  • Sikhethiwe Masuku & Ramadimetja Shirley Mooa & Mmapheko Doriccah Peu, 2024. "Exploring the Role of Healthcare Personnel in Designing Tuberculosis Infection Prevention and Control Measures in Healthcare Settings: A Scoping Review," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 21(5), pages 1-11, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:21:y:2024:i:5:p:524-:d:1381606
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