We surveyed patients to determine awareness and knowledge regarding risks and consequences
of and prevention of surgical site infection (SSI), and we found that 26% of respondents
thought that education for SSI prevention could be improved and that 16% could not
recall discussing SSI risks and prevention with a health care worker at all. Only
60% of patients recalled receiving an informational flyer in the hospital. Our results
show that better educational and engagement interventions incorporating patient preferences
are needed to promote awareness and patient engagement regarding SSI prevention.
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Published online: May 15, 2013
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