NCT07054580

Knowledge and Awareness of Instruments Sterilization Protocols Among Healthcare Workers in Operation Theater

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: —
• Study type: Observational
• Enrollment: 75 (actual)
• Sponsor: Superior University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

In the medical field, the sterilization of instruments is a crucial component of any surgical procedure. It's important for healthcare workers to have a fundamental understanding of how to properly sterilize and disinfect instruments and medical devices. Despite its importance, there are often gaps in the knowledge and adherence to sterilization protocols among healthcare workers, which can lead to increased risks of healthcare-associated infections.

Detailed description

This research aims to assess healthcare workers' awareness and understanding of sterilization practices, identify challenges they face, and propose strategies for improving sterilization practices in healthcare environments.

Conditions

• Awareness, Anesthesia

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	knowledge and awareness	Focus on the level of knowledge and awareness regarding instrument sterilization protocols among healthcare workers in the operation theater.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-03-17
• Primary completion: 2025-09-01
• Completion: 2026-02-28
• First posted: 2025-07-08
• Last updated: 2025-07-08

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Pakistan