Infection Control in Optometric Practice: Evaluating the Impact of Guidelines on Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Behaviours
Engagement with IC guidelines significantly improved knowledge among Australian optometrists but did not translate into behaviour change. Findings highlight the need for multifaceted, theory-informed implementation strategies that address environmental and motivational barriers, alongside provision of trusted resources, to embed evidence-based IC practices in optometry.
Authors
- Nicole Carnt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5376-0885)
- Alexandra Jaworski (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3951-1022)
- Sheela Kumaran (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6913-4865)
- Kerryn M Hart (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8298-9144)
- Fergal Stapleton (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5347-1573)
Institutions
- Deakin University (AU)
- Australian College of Optometry (AU)
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics
- Published
- 2026-03-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s44402-026-00055-x
- Primary Topic
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00