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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Awareness, Anesthesia Intraoperative Awareness Intraoperative Complications Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

20 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Shalamar Hospital Mughalpura

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

All OT Staff is included
Both Male and Female Gender
Age 20 or Above

Exclusion criteria

other than OT staff

Treatment and study plan

knowledge and awareness

Behavioral

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

Primary outcomes

Knowledge and Awareness Scale self

Time frame: 12 Months

A questionnaire will be developed to assess the knowledge and awareness levels of various healthcare workers. Participants will be answered all questions and submitted their responses via an online link. The study will be conducted over 4 months and included 30 questions, with 15 focused on knowledge and 15 on awareness

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Superior University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2025
Primary completion: 2025
Study completion: 2026
First posted: Jul 8, 2025
Registry last updated: Jul 8, 2025

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