Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) represent a significant challenge to patient safety and public health, affecting millions of patients worldwide each year. These infections, which can occur in various healthcare settings, including hospitals and long-term care facilities, encompass a range of conditions such as surgical site infections, catheter-associated infections, and ventilator-associated infections. The emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens has further complicated the landscape of HAIs, necessitating ongoing research and innovation in infection prevention and control strategies.
Advancing our collective understanding of healthcare-associated infections is crucial for developing effective interventions that can reduce their incidence and improve patient outcomes. Recent advances in this field include the implementation of improved infection control protocols, the use of advanced surveillance technologies, and the development of novel antimicrobial agents. These efforts have shown promise in mitigating the impact of HAIs, but continued research is essential to address the evolving challenges posed by emerging pathogens and to refine existing strategies.
Ongoing research in healthcare-associated infections may lead to advancements in personalized infection prevention strategies, improved diagnostic tools, and the integration of artificial intelligence in infection surveillance. Such innovations could significantly boost our ability to predict, prevent, and manage HAIs, ultimately leading to safer healthcare environments.
This Collection aims to enhance understanding and improve practices in healthcare-associated infections management. Key topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:
– Strategies for preventing surgical site infections
– Trends in catheter-associated infections
– Impact of antibiotic resistance on nosocomial infections
– Innovations in infection control practices
– Surveillance methods for healthcare-associated infections
This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being.
All manuscripts submitted to this journal, including those submitted to collections and special issues, are assessed in line with our editorial policies and the journal’s peer review process. Reviewers and editors are required to declare competing interests and can be excluded from the peer review process if a competing interest exists.
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