Limpeza e desinfecção de superfícies próximas aos pacientes na prevenção de infecções: uma revisão sistemática
DOI:
10.24276/rrecien2026.16.44049Palavras-chave:
Controle de Infecções, Desinfecção, Infecção Hospitalar, Incrustação BiológicaResumo
A limpeza e desinfecção de superfícies próximas aos pacientes são ações essenciais para combater as Infecções Relacionadas à Assistência à Saúde (IRAS), causadas por microrganismos cada vez mais resistentes aos fármacos. Descrever o impacto de tais ações, destacando estratégias e apontando falhas. Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática. Foram coletados 227 artigos publicados entre 2020 e 2024 e 25 foram selecionados. A limpeza e a desinfecção de superfícies próximas aos pacientes são benéficas, pois reduzem a carga microbiana nos ambientes e o número de infecções adquiridas nos serviços. Para atingir resultados satisfatórios, diferentes métodos são amplamente abordados, como os raios ultravioleta. Contudo, persistem desafios no processo, tais como a falta de treinamento e rotatividade de profissionais. A limpeza e desinfecção de superfícies próximas aos pacientes reduzem a ocorrência de infecções, mas fragilidades existentes nos serviços de saúde prejudicam sua eficácia.
Descritores: Controle de Infecções, Desinfecção, Infecção Hospitalar, Incrustação Biológica.
Cleaning and disinfection of near-patient surfaces in infection prevention: a systematic review
Abstract: The cleaning and disinfection of surfaces near patients are essential actions to combat Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), caused by microorganisms that are increasingly resistant to drugs. To describe the impact of such actions, highlighting strategies and pointing out existing flaws. This is a systematic review. A total of 227 articles published between 2020 and 2024 were collected, and 25 studies were selected for analysis. The cleaning and disinfection of surfaces near patients are beneficial, as they reduce the microbial load in environments and the number of infections acquired in health services. To achieve satisfactory results, different methods are widely addressed, such as ultraviolet rays. However, challenges as the lack of training and high professional turnover persist in the process. Cleaning and disinfection of surfaces near patients reduce the occurrence of infections, but existing weaknesses in healthcare services hinder their overall effectiveness.
Descriptors: Infection Control, Disinfection, Cross Infection, Biofouling.
Limpieza y desinfección de superficies cercanas a los pacientes en la prevención de infecciones: una revisión sistemática
Resumen: La limpieza y desinfección de superficies cercanas a los pacientes son acciones esenciales para combatir las Infecciones Relacionadas con la Asistencia Sanitaria (IRAS), causadas por microorganismos cada vez más resistentes a los fármacos. Describir el impacto de tales acciones, destacando estrategias y señalando fallas. Se trata de una revisión sistemática. Se recolectaron 227 artículos publicados entre 2020 y 2024 y se seleccionaron 25 estudios. Limpiar y desinfectar superficies cercanas a los pacientes es beneficioso, pues reduce la carga microbiana y las infecciones adquiridas en los servicios. Para lograr resultados satisfactorios, se abordan diferentes métodos como los rayos ultravioleta. Sin embargo, persisten desafíos como la falta de capacitación y rotación de profesionales. La limpieza y desinfección de superficies cercanas a los pacientes reducen la ocurrencia de infecciones, pero fragilidades existentes en los servicios de salud perjudican su eficacia.
Descriptores: Control de Infecciones, Desinfección, Infección Hospitalaria, Incrustaciones Biológicas.
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