Why language matters: a tour through hand hygiene literature
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DOI: 10.1186/s13756-017-0218-8
Abstract: BackgroundHand hygiene has evolved over the last decades and many terminologies emerged. We aimed to analyse the evolution in the frequency of utilization of key hand hygiene terms in the literature along the years.MethodsWe identified… read more here.
Keywords: hand hygiene; literature; disinfection hand; hygiene ... See more keywords
Compliance with hand disinfection in the surgical area of an orthopedic university clinic: results of an observational study
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DOI: 10.1186/s13756-022-01058-2
Abstract: Background Hand hygiene using alcoholic hand rub solution is essential for the prevention of surgical site infections. There are several opportunities for hygienic hand disinfection (termed “hand hygiene” in the following) during immediate pre-, intra-… read more here.
Keywords: compliance; hand hygiene; hand; hand disinfection ... See more keywords
The Association between Hand Disinfection Techniques and Their Barriers, as Well as the “Bare below the Elbows” Concept, among Healthcare Professionals—A Study Based on a Polish Population
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph191811781
Abstract: Hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent nosocomial infections. Nevertheless, the hands of healthcare professionals are still the primary route of transmission of pathogens responsible for such infections. The aim of this study… read more here.
Keywords: disinfection techniques; disinfection; among healthcare; hand ... See more keywords