“Why must I get an infection, especially after surgery?” opportunities for patient engagement in infection care
Our data highlight a need to strengthen postdischarge wound care. The presentation and delivery of information in patient-facing and relatable formats can improve patient and carer understanding of surgical infection risks and care, and help support and advance patients' roles as co-stakeholders in infection care for improved health outcomes.
Authors
- Oluchi Nneka Mbamalu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9121-0465)
- Marc Mendelson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6668-3893)
- Adam Boutall (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6413-5890)
- Esmita Charani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5938-1202)
- Salome Maswime (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4013-5164)
- E. Van Tonder (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5326-9271)
- Timothy Pennel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0218-3798)
- Ebruphiyo Ruth Useh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7956-2898)
- Bongeka Mfeketo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-5828-1120)
- Okuhle Mbengo
- Lebohang Moloi
Institutions
- University of Liverpool (GB)
- University of Cape Town (ZA)
- Stellenbosch University (ZA)
- Moscow University «Synergy» (RU)
- Synergy Health (US)
- Academy of Film & Multimedia “MARUBI” (AL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1017/ash.2025.10062
- Primary Topic
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00