■感染冠状病毒对医疗保健提供者(HCP)的影响会影响他们抵抗感染的能力。病毒可以通过打喷嚏的飞沫传播,咳嗽,大喊大叫,这使得HCPs在处理有呼吸道症状的患者时必须提前计划。需要评估医疗保健提供者对健康记录和信息管理中COVID-19预防和控制实践(PCP)的感知依从性,对于优化医疗保健操作和确保患者和提供者的安全至关重要。这项研究评估了医疗保健提供者在健康记录和信息管理中对COVID-19PCP的依从性。主题和方法。进行了一项横断面调查,以收集在加纳五个地区的八所随机选择的医院中工作的1268个HCPs的数据。该调查于2022年5月15日至2022年8月13日进行。使用简单随机抽样从总共204家医院中选择这8家设施。在每个设施中,使用简单随机抽样从不同部门选择HCP。EpiInfo7软件的StatCalc工具用于从8家医院估计的4482HCP-PR中选择总样本量为1268。使用3点量表评估对COVID-19PCP的依从性,范围从一(总是)到三(否)。Cronbach的α可靠性系数用于检验数据集中变量的统计可靠性。克朗巴赫的阿尔法是0.73,表明可靠性强。采用Bartlett等方差检验对医疗机构不同地区的医疗机构和COVID-19PCP总体均值进行比较分析。使用IBMSPSS(版本23)统计软件进行数据分析过程。
■共有1268名HCP-PR参与了调查,产生99.6%的应答率。调查结果显示,760名医疗保健专业人员处理患者记录(HCP-PR),占60%,在注册和临床准备区始终遵循COVID-19方案。另有390人(30.7%)偶尔遵守这些协议,而119名(9.4%)未能遵守。同样,在备案区,739名受访者(58.3%)一贯遵守COVID-19协议,358(28.3%)偶尔这样做,170例(13.4%)完全不遵循方案.关于谨慎处理健康记录,540名参与者(42.5%)总是这样做,448(35.3%)有时这样做,280人(22.2%)忽视了这些预防措施。此外,520名受访者(41.0%)在处理电脑和其他设备时始终遵循COVID-19的预防措施,393(31.0%)偶尔这样做,和355(28.0%)没有遵守这些预防措施。
■大多数受访者在注册和临床准备领域对COVID-19方案表现出良好的依从性。然而,在备案区,七分之四的受访者始终坚持COVID-19PCP。此外,每7名参与者中有4名在处理患者记录时不遵守COVID-19PCP.分析显示对COVID-19PCP的不同依从性,统计测试显示了可变的性能,突出突出的卫生设施。
The impact of contracting coronavirus on healthcare providers (HCPs) affects their ability to combat the infection. The virus can be transmitted through droplets from sneezing, coughing, and yelling, making it essential for HCPs to plan ahead when dealing with patients with respiratory symptoms. The need to assess healthcare providers\' perceived adherence to COVID-19 Prevention and Control Practices (PCP) in Health Records and Information Management is vital for optimizing healthcare operations and ensuring the safety of both patients and providers. This study assesses healthcare providers\' perceived adherence to COVID-19 PCP in Health Records and Information Management. Subjects and Method. A cross-sectional survey was conducted to collect data from 1268 HCPs working in eight randomly selected hospitals across five regions in Ghana. The survey was carried out from May 15, 2022, to August 13, 2022. Simple random sampling was used to choose these eight facilities from a total of 204 hospitals. Within each facility, HCPs from various departments were selected using simple random sampling. The EpiInfo 7 software\'s StatCalc tool was used to choose a total sample size of 1268 from an estimated 4482 HCP-PR from the eight hospitals. Compliance with COVID-19 PCP was assessed using a 3-point scale, ranging from one (Yes always) to three (No). Cronbach\'s alpha reliability coefficient was used to examine the statistical reliability of the variables in the dataset. Cronbach\'s alpha was 0.73 overall, suggesting strong reliability. Bartlett\'s test for equal variances was used for comparative analysis of health facility and overall mean COVID-19 PCP in different areas of health facilities. IBM SPSS (version 23) statistical software was used for the data analysis process.
A total of 1268 HCP-PR participated in the survey, resulting in a 99.6% response rate. Findings reveal that 760 healthcare professionals who handle patients\' records (HCP-PR), constituting 60%, consistently followed COVID-19 protocols in the registration and clinic preparation zones. Another 390 individuals (30.7%) adhered to these protocols occasionally, while 119 (9.4%) failed to comply. Similarly, in the filing area, 739 respondents (58.3%) consistently adhered to COVID-19 protocols, 358 (28.3%) occasionally did so, and 170 (13.4%) did not follow the protocols at all. Regarding handling health records cautiously, 540 participants (42.5%) always did, 448 (35.3%) did so sometimes, and 280 (22.2%) neglected these precautions. Additionally, 520 respondents (41.0%) consistently followed COVID-19 precautions when handling computers and other equipment, 393 (31.0%) did so occasionally, and 355 (28.0%) did not adhere to these precautions.
The majority of respondents showed good compliance with COVID-19 protocol in the registration and clinic preparation areas. However, in the filing area, just over four out of every seven respondents consistently adhered to COVID-19 PCP. Additionally, four out of every seven participants did not comply with COVID-19 PCP when handling patients\' records. Analysis reveals diverse adherence to COVID-19 PCP, and statistical tests show variable performance, highlighting standout health facilities.