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Volume 7, Issue 2
  • ISSN: 2666-7967
  • E-ISSN: 2666-7975

Abstract

Objective

This study aimed to assess the impact of an educational intervention on the cleaning and disinfection processes within a respiratory syndrome unit, serving as a designated facility for COVID-19 patients.

Methods

A quasi-experimental design was employed, incorporating a pre-intervention and post-intervention assessment. The evaluation of surfaces involved various monitoring techniques, including Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP) testing, colony-forming unit analysis, and visual inspections. All statistical analyses were conducted at a significance level of 5% ( < 0.05).

Results and Discussion

Following the implementation of the educational intervention, a notable reduction in surface contamination rates was observed. Significant improvements were noted for specific surfaces when utilizing the ATP testing method, including benchtops ( = 0.030), mattresses ( = 0.014), doorknobs ( = 0.014), and armchairs ( = 0.014). Furthermore, a decrease in the total count of aerobic bacteria was observed for benchtops ( = 0.014), mattresses ( = 0.014), and doorknobs ( = 0.014). Visual inspection results also indicated enhancements, with approval rates for benchtops, armchairs, and mattresses rising from 0% before the intervention to 37.5% afterward.

Conclusion

The findings of this study demonstrate substantial improvements in approval rates following the implementation of the educational intervention. Additionally, this research provides valuable insights for the development of ongoing educational initiatives for the healthcare team, incorporating evaluation and feedback mechanisms as well as updates to cleaning and disinfection protocols.

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Cleaning and Disinfection of Surfaces in a COVID-19 Respiratory Syndrome Unit: A Quasi-Experimental Study
Coronaviruses 7, E26667975333048 (2026); https://doi.org/10.2174/0126667975333048241025050846
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Keyword(s): adenosine triphosphate testing; cleaning service; colony forming unit; educational intervention; healthcare; Infections

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