Program on Nosocomial Infection in the Curricula of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing and Medical Technology in Thailand
Somwang Danchaivijitr MD*, Somsak Chakpaiwong DDS**, Uapong Jaturatramrong MD***, Arunee Wachiraporntip MA****, Rachada Cherdrungsi MSc*****, Siriporn Sripalakij MSc*****
Affiliation : *Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, **Faculty of Dentistry, ***Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ****Medical Education Unit, *****Center for Nosocomial Infection Control, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
Objectives : To identify defects in the program on NI in curricula of medical, dental, medical technology and
nursing schools. Impacts of the results of the study on the changes of the program were also evaluated
Materials and Methods : Questionnaires study of all 12, 8, 9 medical, dental, medical technology and 20 of 62
nursing schools. Data were collected and analyzed. Defects in the program of NI were identified and recom-
mendation for improving was drafted in a workshop participated by curriculum directors and researchers.
Results of the study were fedback to the schools enrolled. Changes of the program were later followed..
Results : Program on NI was present in the curricula of 11 of 12 medical, some dental and medical technology
but in none of the nursing schools. Education program varied in methods of teaching, hours and years of
students. A few schools modified the program in their curricula by the results of the study and recommendation
of a workshop participated in by researchers and program directors.
Conclusion : Program on NI in the curricula of medical, dental, medical technology and nursing schools in
Thailand varied in education methods, teaching hours and in student years. The present study results had
little impact on changing the program. An evidence-based program on NI in medical, dentistry, medical
technology and nursing is urgently needed.
Keywords : Curricula, Nosocomial infection, Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Medical technology
