Surgical Infections
Scope & Guideline
Advancing knowledge in surgical infection management.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Infection Prevention and Control:
Research focusing on strategies to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs) through various protocols, guidelines, and innovative practices such as antibiotic prophylaxis, preoperative skin preparation, and use of negative pressure wound therapy. - Microbial Pathogen Identification and Resistance:
Studies that explore the spectrum of pathogens involved in surgical infections, their antimicrobial resistance patterns, and the implications for treatment strategies, including the emergence of multi-drug-resistant organisms. - Outcomes of Surgical Procedures and Infections:
Investigations into the clinical outcomes related to surgical infections, including morbidity and mortality rates, factors influencing surgical site infections, and patient recovery trajectories. - Novel Diagnostic and Therapeutic Approaches:
Research on new diagnostic tools, biomarkers, and treatment modalities for surgical infections, such as machine learning applications in diagnosis and novel antimicrobial agents. - Quality Improvement in Surgical Infection Management:
Studies aimed at evaluating and improving quality of care related to surgical infections, including the implementation of evidence-based protocols and assessment of compliance with guidelines.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Surgical Infections:
Research focusing on the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical practices, infection rates, and outcomes has surged, highlighting the need to understand how viral infections intersect with surgical procedures. - Antimicrobial Stewardship and Resistance:
There is an increasing emphasis on studies related to antimicrobial stewardship, assessing the effectiveness of different antibiotic regimens and the management of antibiotic-resistant infections in surgical settings. - Integration of Technology and AI in Infection Management:
Emerging themes include the application of machine learning and artificial intelligence to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment strategies for surgical infections, showcasing innovation in the field. - Social Determinants of Health and Surgical Outcomes:
Research exploring the influence of social determinants on surgical infection outcomes has gained traction, reflecting a broader understanding of health disparities and their impact on surgical care. - Quality Improvement Initiatives:
There is a growing trend towards quality improvement projects aimed at reducing surgical site infections, with a focus on implementing evidence-based strategies that enhance patient safety and care quality.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Antibiotic Prophylaxis Studies:
Research centered solely on traditional antibiotic prophylaxis regimens has decreased, possibly as a result of evolving practices and the increasing focus on more comprehensive infection control strategies. - Single-Center Studies:
There has been a noticeable decline in the publication of single-center studies, with a shift towards multicenter and larger cohort studies that enhance the generalizability of findings. - Basic Epidemiological Studies:
The frequency of basic epidemiological studies focusing solely on infection rates without deeper analysis or interventions has waned, as the field moves towards more complex analyses involving multifactorial influences on infection outcomes. - Historical Perspectives and Reviews:
The prevalence of historical reviews or perspectives on surgical infections has diminished, with more emphasis now placed on original research and contemporary approaches to infection management. - Non-Surgical Infection Contexts:
Research addressing infections that are not directly related to surgical interventions has decreased, as the journal's focus sharpens on surgical-specific infections and their management.
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