Evaluation of Barriers to Audit-and-Feedback Programs That Used Direct Observation of Hand Hygiene Compliance
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.3344
Abstract: Key Points Question How have audit-and-feedback programs based on direct observations of hand hygiene compliance been implemented in real-world settings? Findings In this qualitative study of 108 hospital staff members in 10 acute care hospitals,… read more here.
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Smart ring: a wearable device for hand hygiene compliance monitoring at the point-of-need
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DOI: 10.1007/s00542-018-4268-5
Abstract: Hand hygiene compliance is one of the most effective means to prevent the spread of infections and diseases. The centers for disease control and prevention (CDC) recommends washing hands for at least 20 s. However, current hand… read more here.
Keywords: hand hygiene; hygiene compliance; compliance; hand ... See more keywords
Hand hygiene compliance among healthcare workers before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2022.03.014
Abstract: Background Healthcare workers’ (HCWs) adherence to hand hygiene is vital in combatting COVID-19 in hospitals. We aimed to investigate HCWs hand hygiene compliance before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and hypothesised that hand hygiene compliance… read more here.
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A multimodal approach as a strategy to improve hand hygiene compliance: A literature review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enfcli.2019.04.088
Abstract: OBJECTIVE This study aimed to identify the effectiveness of using a multimodal approach to improve hand hygiene compliance among nurses. This research identifies how far the effectiveness of this method and its barriers. METHOD We… read more here.
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A ubiquitous but ineffective intervention: Signs do not increase hand hygiene compliance.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2016.05.015
Abstract: Proper hand hygiene is critical for preventing healthcare-associated infection, but provider compliance remains suboptimal. While signs are commonly used to remind physicians and nurses to perform hand hygiene, the content of these signs is rarely… read more here.
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Application of the gold standard direct observation tool to estimate hand hygiene compliance among healthcare providers in Dessie referral hospital, Northeast Ethiopia.
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DOI: 10.1080/09603123.2021.1975657
Abstract: This study aims to assess hand hygiene compliance and associated factors among healthcare providers in Dessie referral hospital (Ethiopia) using the gold standard WHO's observational checklist and self-administered questionnaire. Hand hygiene practices of 230 healthcare… read more here.
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Sustained Improvement in Hand Hygiene Compliance Using a Decentralized, Technology-Based Approach
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.1020
Abstract: Abstract Background We aimed to use weekly PI calls in conjunction with 24/7 hand hygiene monitoring technology (HHMT) to engage front-line Intensive Care Unit (ICUs) clinicians in improving Hand Hygiene (HH) compliance Methods HHMT is… read more here.
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Hand hygiene compliance and associated factors among health care providers in Central Gondar zone public primary hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1186/s13756-019-0634-z
Abstract: BackgroundPoor hand hygiene compliance is one in all the leading contributory factors to healthcare-associated infections. This is an important source of complications across the continuum of care and poses a serious threat to people admitted… read more here.
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Exploring determinants of hand hygiene compliance in LTCFs: a qualitative study using Flottorps’ integrated checklist of determinants of practice
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DOI: 10.1186/s13756-021-00882-2
Abstract: Background Elderly residents in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) are vulnerable to healthcare-associated infections. Although hand hygiene is a leading measure for preventing infection, the compliance of healthcare workers is low. The aim of this study… read more here.
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Hand Hygiene Compliance in Pediatric Emergency of a Lower-Middle Income Country: A Quality Improvement Study
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DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.869462
Abstract: Background Prospective data on hand hygiene compliance in pediatric emergency department (PED) settings is limited. We studied the impact of quality improvement measures on the overall and health care personnel wise hand hygiene compliance rates… read more here.
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