Under the HAI lens: pandemic learning for research priorities for IPC – a call to action

Abstract

In recent years, international reviews have identified key gaps in the evidence related to core components of infection prevention and control (IPC), and a need for high-quality research in context-specific settings and countries to address this [1]. Indeed, much of the evidence underpinning IPC recommendations is of low quality in vitally important areas, including, but not limited to, the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), isolation measures and environmental cleaning. The authors have experience of systematic reviews of the evidence for national and international IPC guidance, both before and during the pandemic in Australia and the UK.