Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Nursing
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Mrs. Neely Chandler
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation
Abstract/Description
Through evidence based research, the use of supplemental probiotics has been shown to have a positive effect in preventing secondary infections in hospital patients. Although there are other techniques that have decreased the incidence of infections, such as reducing invasive procedures and aseptic techniques, these are external procedures designed to prevent infection. Probiotics are an effective method of internally preventing infection. By studying certain infections and the effect that probiotics have on their prevention, researchers can safely conclude which bacteria strain could help to prevent each infection. Some different types of issues that will be looked at are healthcare acquired infections like upper respiratory tract infections, diarrheal infections, and patients who are receiving lots of antibiotics. Overall, studies have shown that probiotics help to prevent infections by restoring the good bacteria in the body.
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Senior Nursing Poster Session
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Benefits of the Use of Probiotics in Preventing Secondary Infections
Through evidence based research, the use of supplemental probiotics has been shown to have a positive effect in preventing secondary infections in hospital patients. Although there are other techniques that have decreased the incidence of infections, such as reducing invasive procedures and aseptic techniques, these are external procedures designed to prevent infection. Probiotics are an effective method of internally preventing infection. By studying certain infections and the effect that probiotics have on their prevention, researchers can safely conclude which bacteria strain could help to prevent each infection. Some different types of issues that will be looked at are healthcare acquired infections like upper respiratory tract infections, diarrheal infections, and patients who are receiving lots of antibiotics. Overall, studies have shown that probiotics help to prevent infections by restoring the good bacteria in the body.