The Effect of Catheter-Related Infection Control Education on Surgical Nurses' Knowledge Levels and Attitudes: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Catheters are commonly used in health care. As nurses play an active role in the prevention of catheter-related infections, their knowledge and attitudes on this subject are important. The goal of this study was to determine the effect of an educational intervention about catheter-related infection control precautions on nurses' knowledge levels and attitudes.