Expert commentary on the challenges and opportunities for surgical site infection prevention through implementation of evidence-based guidelines in the Asia–Pacific Region

Expert commentary on the challenges and opportunities for surgical site infection prevention through implementation of evidence-based guidelines in the Asia–Pacific Region

Abstract Introduction Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a significant source of morbidity and mortality in the Asia–Pacific region (APAC), adversely impacting patient quality of life, fiscal productivity and placing a major economic burden on the country’s healthcare system. This commentary report...

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Main Authors: K. Morikane, P. L. Russo, K. Y. Lee, M. Chakravarthy, M. L. Ling, E. Saguil, M. Spencer, W. Danker, A. Seno, E. Edmiston Charles
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Surgical site infection
Healthcare-associated infection
Guidelines
Implementation
Asia–Pacific
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-021-00916-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-021-00916-9

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