Implementation of our intervention is feasible in African hospitals. Improvement was observed across all perioperative prevention practices. A significant effect on the overall SSI risk was observed, but with some heterogeneity between sites. Further large-scale experimental studies are needed to confirm these results and to improve the sustainability and long-term effect of such complex programmes.
Original Article: [Articles] A multimodal infection control and patient safety intervention to reduce surgical site infections in Africa: a multicentre, before–after, cohort study