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Open Access 17-04-2024 | Review Article

Barriers to adherence to standard precautions among community health workers: a scoping review

Authors: Margaret Dayo Adejumo, Melanie Baker, Davina Porock

Abstract

Aim

This review aims to map available evidence on the adherence level and barriers to standard precautions among home-based community health workers.

Methods

A scoping review using the JBI protocol searched multiple databases (Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO and Web of Science) as well as Google Scholar for published articles on standard precaution practices of community health workers during home visits. Search terms included “standard precautions”, “guideline adherence”, “community health” and “home care”. Two-stage screening (title/abstract and full-text) was conducted to select relevant articles.

Results

Eight eligible studies yielded three major themes: home environment context, individual factors and organisational factors. Findings indicated low adherence to standard precautions in home care, attributed to factors such as home layout, family or pet interference, cleanliness, limited access to protective equipment (e.g. gloves) and personal protective equipment allergies.

Conclusion

Providing healthcare at home is challenging, impacting care quality. Further studies on standard precautions in home care can improve adherence, quality of care and patient outcomes.

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Title: Barriers to adherence to standard precautions among community health workers: a scoping review
Authors: Margaret Dayo Adejumo
Melanie Baker
Davina Porock
Publication date: 17-04-2024
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Journal of Public Health
Print ISSN: 2198-1833
Electronic ISSN: 1613-2238
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-024-02255-6

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Barriers to adherence to standard precautions among community health workers: a scoping review

Abstract

Aim

Methods

Results

Conclusion

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

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Abstract

Aim

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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