Prof Eileen Willis
College of Nursing and Health Sciences
GPO Box 2100
Adelaide SA 5001
Tel: +61 82013100
Mobile 0447810441
CRICOS Provider No. 00114A
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INFORMATION SHEET
for interview
Infection control, risk and missed care
Researchers:
Prof. Eileen Willis Ms Claire Verrall
Health Sciences Nursing & Midwifery
Flinders University Flinders University
82013010 82013869
Dr Allison Roderick Dr Luisa Toffoli
Adjunct Lecturer Nursing & Midwifery
Flinders University University of South Australia
Dr Julie Henderson
Health Sciences Dr Tracey Giles
Flinders University Nursing & Midwifery
Flinders University 82013481
Dr Ian Blackman
School of Nursing & Midwifery
Flinders University
Description of the study:
This study is part of the project entitled ‘Infection control. Risk and missed care’. This project will investigate what aspects of infection prevention and control are believed to be missed and the reasons for it. It will also seek suggestions for improving infection control practice. This project is supported by Flinders University Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences.
Purpose of the study:
This project aims to:
· Conduct interviews with infection control professionals to determine what aspects of infection control they believe is being missed and why:
· To develop a survey tool to measure missed care in relation to infection control
· To trial this tool with a sample of nurses
What will I be asked to do?
You are invited to attend a phone interview with a researcher who will ask you a few questions about your views on what aspects of infection control you believe are routinely missed and why. Participation is entirely voluntary. The interview will take about 30-45 minutes. The interview will be recorded using a digital voice recorder to help with looking at the results. Once recorded, the interview will be transcribed (typed-up) and stored as a computer file and will only be destroyed if the transcript is checked by the participant.
What benefit will I gain from being involved in this study?
While you will not personally benefit from participation in the study we anticipate that the study may assist in your professional role through identifying strategies to improve infection control practice through removal of barriers.
Will I be identifiable by being involved in this study?
We do not need your name and you will be anonymous. Once the interview has been typed-up and saved as a file, any identifying information will be removed and the typed-up file stored on a password protected computer that only the research team will have access to. Your comments will not be linked directly to you.
Are there any risks or discomforts if I am involved?
As we are not asking about your practice we anticipate few risks from your involvement in this study however if required support is available through the employee assistance program at your workplace.
How do I agree to participate?
Participation is voluntary. You may answer ‘no comment’ or refuse to answer any questions and you are free to withdraw from the interview at any time without effect or consequences. A consent form accompanies this information sheet. If you agree to participate please read and sign the form and email to or .
How will I receive feedback?
If you are interested in the outcomes of this research, please indicate your interest to the interviewer and we will email a summary of survey findings.
Thank you for taking the time to read this information sheet and we hope that you will accept our invitation to be involved.
This research project has been approved by the Flinders University Social and Behavioural Research Ethics Committee (Project number 7641l). For more information regarding ethical approval of the project the Executive Officer of the Committee can be contacted by telephone on 8201 3116, by fax on 8201 2035 or by email
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