Summary
This study looks at patients experiences of surgical site infections (SSIs) with the aim of improving clinical practice. The researchers conducted 17 narrative interviews with patients who had SSIs and then performed a thematic content analysis. Results found patients were not fully informed about SSIs and the nature surrounding them, with 7 patients saying they did not know they even had SSIs which may have been due to staff not informing the patients appropriately. Among the authors' conclusions, they suggest that if patients were more aware of SSIs, it may be able to help them adhere to preventative measures.
Patient narratives of surgical site infection: implications for practice
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23088921/
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