Knowledge and Practice of Aseptic Techniques on Infection Control among Nurses in the Operation Theatre, Queen Elizabeth II Hospital, Sabah: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background: Effective infection control in operation theatres (OTs) depends heavily on nurses' knowledge of, and adherence to, aseptic techniques. At Hospital Queen Elizabeth II (QEH II), Sabah, internal audits documented a rise in OT nosocomial infection rates from 4.0% in 2020 to 5.1% in 2023, alongside a hand hygien...