A novel educational programme to improve knowledge regarding health care-associated infection and hand hygiene

作者:Fitzpatrick Maureen*; Everett Thomas Ruth; Nevo Igal; Shekhter Ilya; Rosen Lisa F; Scheinman Stephen R; Arheart Kristopher L; Birnbach David J
来源:International Journal of Nursing Practice, 2011, 17(3): 269-274.
DOI:10.1111/j.1440-172X.2011.01934.x

摘要

Lack of hand hygiene by health-care workers is the most significant cause of health care-associated infection. This programme was designed to make health-care workers want to wash their hands, to change their knowledge regarding hand hygiene and health care-associated infection, and influence practice. Improvement between pre- and post-test scores was statistically significant. Compliance is a multifactorial problem that involves knowledge and behaviour. Educational awareness and frequent reminders are critical to maintain high rates of hand hygiene compliance.

  • 出版日期2011-6