Journal of Infection Prevention
Scope & Guideline
Fostering collaboration in the fight against infections.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Infection Control Practices:
Research dedicated to understanding and improving infection control protocols in healthcare settings, particularly in hospitals and long-term care facilities. - Antimicrobial Resistance:
Studies that explore the mechanisms, prevalence, and management strategies related to antimicrobial resistance, including the impact of resistance on patient outcomes. - Healthcare-associated Infections (HAIs):
Comprehensive investigations into the epidemiology, prevention, and control of HAIs, with a focus on strategies to reduce infection rates. - Outbreak Management:
Research focused on the detection, management, and response to infectious disease outbreaks within healthcare settings, including lessons learned from past events. - Public Health and Policy:
Studies that examine the implications of infection prevention research on public health policies and healthcare regulations, particularly during pandemics. - Education and Training:
Research aimed at improving infection prevention education and training for healthcare professionals to enhance compliance and practice.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Infection Control:
A significant increase in studies exploring the implications of COVID-19 on infection prevention practices, including the effectiveness of PPE, hand hygiene, and facility preparedness. - Digital Health and Technology in Infection Prevention:
Emerging research on the use of digital tools and technologies for monitoring and improving infection control practices, such as electronic hand hygiene monitoring systems. - Behavioral Interventions:
A growing focus on behavioral science approaches to improve compliance with infection prevention measures, emphasizing the importance of understanding healthcare workers' attitudes and behaviors. - Environmental Factors in Infection Control:
Increased interest in how environmental factors, such as water quality and surface contamination, impact infection rates and control strategies. - Interdisciplinary Approaches to Infection Prevention:
An emerging trend towards interdisciplinary research that incorporates insights from public health, sociology, and behavioral science to enhance infection prevention strategies.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Infection Control Measures:
There has been a noticeable decrease in studies focusing solely on traditional infection control measures, such as standard precautions, likely due to the emergence of more complex challenges posed by new pathogens. - Single-Factor Studies:
Research that examines the impact of single interventions or factors on infection rates appears to be waning in favor of more comprehensive, multifactorial approaches that consider various influences on infection control. - Longitudinal Studies on Established Pathogens:
There is a decline in longitudinal studies focusing on well-established pathogens, as researchers shift towards investigating emerging infectious diseases and their unique challenges. - Descriptive Studies Without Intervention:
Descriptive studies that do not propose intervention strategies are becoming less common, reflecting a trend towards actionable research that can directly inform practice.
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