Editorial: Impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on nosocomial infection

Globally, up to September 1, 2023, there have been 770,085,713 confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), including 6,956,173 deaths, as reported to World Health Organization (1). Many studies have arisen in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, clinical characteristics, outcomes, the underlying pathophysiologic mechanisms, and effective prevention and treatment measures of Many studies have demonstrated that improving hand hygiene compliance(HHP) significantly reduces NIs (3)(4)(5). However, Makhni et al. suggested that high HHP was possible yet difficult to sustain (6). In addition, Moore et needed, and implementing these strategies to build a robust system is also of utmost importance (8).In This study provided insight into the efficacy of testing strategies through data-driven modelling, and more effective data-driven test strategies should be recommended for better response during the pandemic (10).The knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of HCWs toward COVID-19 could affect their compliance with prevention and control activities during the pandemic (11). Inadequate knowledge and incorrect attitudes among HCWs can influence their practices and lead to delayed diagnosis, poor infection control practices, and the spread of COVID-19 (12). Sun et al. Overall, several studies covered in this Research Topic have shown that the impact of COVID-19 on NIs is extensive, including short-term and long-term effects, as well as an impressive impact on HCWs and patients. For COVID-19 management, proactive prevention strategies implemented in the hospital (13), global and regional evidence-based guidelines are needed (14) and new therapeutic approaches (15,16). Indeed, more studies are still required to understand the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and NIs and ultimately decrease the occurrence of NIs effectively.