Control de la infección cruzada en los laboratorios de prótesis dental de Galicia
- I. Vázquez Rodríguez 1
- R. Gómez Suárez
- A. Estany-Gestal
- M.J. Mora Bermúdez 1
- Pablo Varela-Centelles 1
- U. Santana Mora 1
- 1 Departamento de Cirugía y Especialidades Médico-quirúrgicas. Universidad de Santiago de Compostela
ISSN: 1137-6627
Year of publication: 2018
Volume: 41
Issue: 1
Pages: 75-82
Type: Article
More publications in: Anales del sistema sanitario de Navarra
Abstract
Background. Dental laboratories are a potential source of cross-contamination. This study aims to assess its control in Galicia. Methods. Voluntary random telephone interviews resulted in 149 completed questionnaires. The variables are described by percentages or means and standard deviations. A bivariate analysis was undertaken using the Chi square test. Results. Participants were mostly middle-age (mean=45.7, SD=9.8) males (68.5%) with 20.8 (SD=10.5) years of professional experience in middle-size urban (58.4%) laboratories, who identified a higher risk when receiving items from the clinic (80.6%). Most technicians (57.7%) have a written protocol. Many (55.0%), significantly older males, do not check for item disinfection. Most technicians use gloves (62.4%) particularly younger staff at larger laboratories. Fifty-five point seven percent had been vaccinated against hepatitis B. Only 22.0% of technicians reported receiving training in cross-contamination control. Conclusions. Identified cross-infection control practices are below standards, and lack of training and protocols are a matter for concern.