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

NCT07054580 | Active Not Recruiting DMC

• 1 other identifier: MSAHSW/Batch-Fall23/923
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 75
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief 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.

Conditions

Awareness, Anesthesia

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Knowledge and Awareness Scale self

  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

  12 Months

Interventions

knowledge and awareness BEHAVIORAL

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

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 20 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

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

You may qualify if:

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

You may not qualify if:

• other than OT staff

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Superior University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Shalamar Hospital Mughalpura

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Intraoperative Awareness

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Intraoperative Complications; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: RETROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 27, 2025
• First Posted: July 8, 2025
• Study Start: March 17, 2025
• Primary Completion: September 1, 2025
• Study Completion: February 28, 2026
• Last Updated: July 8, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)