INFECTION CONTROL AND HOSPITAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
Scope & Guideline
Championing Patient Safety Through Evidence-Based Research
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Infection Prevention and Control Strategies:
The journal publishes research on various infection prevention and control methodologies, including hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and environmental cleaning protocols. - Epidemiology of Healthcare-Associated Infections:
It emphasizes the study of the epidemiology of infections acquired in healthcare settings, including surveillance and reporting of infection rates and risk factors. - Antimicrobial Stewardship:
Research on effective antimicrobial stewardship programs aimed at reducing inappropriate antibiotic use and combating antimicrobial resistance is a key focus area. - Emerging Infectious Diseases:
The journal covers emerging infectious diseases, particularly those affecting vulnerable populations and healthcare workers, with a focus on outbreak investigations and response strategies. - Health Disparities and Equity:
It addresses health disparities in infection rates and outcomes, promoting equitable healthcare practices and policies to reduce these disparities. - Innovative Technologies and Practices:
The journal facilitates discussions on innovative technologies and practices for infection control, including the use of rapid diagnostics and genomic surveillance.
Trending and Emerging
- COVID-19 Response and Management:
Research related to the management, transmission, and prevention of COVID-19 has surged, focusing on strategies to protect healthcare personnel and patients, as well as the impact of vaccination. - Integrated Antimicrobial Stewardship:
There is a growing trend towards integrated approaches in antimicrobial stewardship that combine clinical practice with public health initiatives, emphasizing the importance of collaboration across disciplines. - Health Equity and Disparities:
Emerging themes include a focus on health equity, examining how social determinants affect infection rates and outcomes, particularly among marginalized communities. - Use of Technology in Infection Control:
Innovations in technology, such as the application of artificial intelligence, telehealth, and advanced diagnostic tools, are increasingly featured as vital components of modern infection prevention strategies. - Environmental and Surface Contamination Studies:
There is heightened interest in research examining environmental contamination and its role in transmission dynamics, particularly regarding high-touch surfaces and the efficacy of various disinfection methods.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Infection Control Practices:
There is a noticeable decline in studies focusing solely on traditional infection control practices without integration of modern technologies or approaches, as the field moves towards more evidence-based and technologically advanced solutions. - Single-Agent Studies:
Research centered on the effects of single pathogens in isolation is becoming less common, with a shift towards studying complex interactions among multiple pathogens and their resistance patterns. - Generalized Surveillance Protocols:
The emphasis on generalized surveillance protocols has waned in favor of more tailored, risk-based approaches that take specific healthcare settings and populations into account. - Static Guidelines for Infection Control:
Static guidelines without periodic updates or adaptations to current evidence and emerging threats are less frequently published, as there is a growing recognition of the need for flexibility and responsiveness in infection control strategies.
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