Table 3 Comparison of best practices for ICLN programs with perceived accomplishment of program goals
From: Infection control link nurse programs in Dutch acute care hospitals; a mixed-methods study
Survey item | Proportion (%) | Perceived accomplishment of program goals (range 1–10) (n = 48) | |
|---|---|---|---|
Median (IQR) | p - value | ||
Written role profile | 0.22a | ||
 Yes | 34/47 (72.3) | 7.0 (6.0–8.0) |  |
 No | 8 /47 (17.4) | 6.0 (6.0–8.0) |  |
 don’t know | 5/47 (10.6) | 6.5 (6.0–8.0) |  |
Education | 0.02a | ||
 No education | 6/48 (12.5) | 5.0 (2,5–6.8) |  |
 Education on infection prevention topics | 21/48 (43.8) | 6.0 (6.0–7.5) |  |
 Education on infection prevention topics and training in implementation skills | 21/48 (43.8) | 7.0 (7.0–8.0) |  |
Support | 0,09b | ||
 Support of ICLN by ward management | 32/45 (71.1) | 7 (6.0–8.0) |  |
 No support of ICLN by ward management | 13/45 (28.9) | 6 (6.0–7.0) |  |