Health Worker Performance Factors in the Implementation of Infection Prevention and Control: A Literature Review

Vol 9 No 6 (2026): Volume 09 Issue 06 June 2026

Article Date Published : 4 June 2026 | Page No.: 3022-3029 | Google Scholar | Crossref doi for this article

Abstract :

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) is a crucial component in improving the quality of care and patient safety in healthcare facilities. The success of IPC implementation is significantly influenced by the performance of healthcare workers in consistently implementing infection prevention standards and procedures. Poor adherence to IPC can increase the incidence of nosocomial infections, length of stay in hospital, mortality, and healthcare costs. This literature review aims to analyze factors influencing the performance of healthcare workers in implementing IPC. This study employed a literature review method, collecting literature through PubMed, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar, and Semantic Scholar using the Boolean operators AND and OR. The literature was limited to articles from 2021 to 2025 that discussed individual, psychological, and organizational factors in IPC implementation. The study results indicate that individual factors include knowledge and tenure. Psychological factors include motivation and attitude. Organizational factors include the availability of resources and facilities, supervision, compensation systems, and workload. IPC implementation is influenced by interrelated individual, psychological, and organizational factors, requiring a comprehensive approach to improving IPC compliance and patient safety.

Keywords :

Health worker performance, Infection prevention and control, IPC compliance, Performance factors.

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Health Worker Performance Factors in the Implementation of Infection Prevention and Control: A Literature Review. Maya Febraliza, Fitria Saftarina, Jhons Fatriyadi Suwandi, Bayu Anggileo Pramesona, Khairun Nisa Berawi, 9(6), 3022-3029. Retrieved from https://ijcsrr.org/single-view/?id=26485&pid=26445

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