The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Infection Control in Hospitals: A Systematic Review

Authors

Khalid M. Alquthami, Department of Laboratory and Blood Bank, Alnoor Specialist Hospital, Makkah Health Cluster, Makkah, Saudi ArabiaFollow
Ali M. Alahdal, Makkah health a airs, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Sadiq A. Serdar, Department of Public Health, Makkah Health A airs, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Mazin M. Kheyami, Department of Laboratory and Blood Bank, Alnoor Specialist Hospital, Makkah Health Cluster, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Mohammed A. Alwadani, Department of Laboratory and Blood Bank, Alnoor Specialist Hospital, Makkah Health Cluster, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Razaz A. Barashi, Department of Laboratory and Blood Bank, Alnoor Specialist Hospital, Makkah Health Cluster, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Mohammad M. Alkhozaee, Department of Laboratory and Blood Bank, Alnoor Specialist Hospital, Makkah Health Cluster, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Basem A. Jawa, Department of Laboratory and Blood Bank, Alnoor Specialist Hospital, Makkah Health Cluster, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Hospital-acquired infections represent a critical global healthcare challenge, affecting 7–10% of hospitalized patients worldwide with 1.4 million annual deaths. This systematic review examines the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in infection control through predictive analytics, real-time surveillance, and antimicrobial stewardship. Analyzing 50 peer-reviewed studies, we demonstrate the effectiveness of AI tools in reducing infection rates by 35% and improving antibiotic utilization by 90%. We identify key implementation barriers, including data integration challenges, algorithmic bias, and ethical concerns. By synthesizing real-world case studies and proposing a three-phase implementation model, this review bridges the gap between technological capabilities and hospital infection control policies, offering practical recommendations and outlining a roadmap for future integration.

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Recommended Citation

Alquthami, Khalid M.; Alahdal, Ali M.; Serdar, Sadiq A.; Kheyami, Mazin M.; Alwadani, Mohammed A.; Barashi, Razaz A.; Alkhozaee, Mohammad M.; and Jawa, Basem A. (2025) "The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Infection Control in Hospitals: A Systematic Review," Journal of King Abdulaziz University: Medical Sciences: Vol. 32: Iss. 2, Article 18.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64064/1658-4279.1027

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