Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2638309 | American Journal of Infection Control | 2011 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
We examined hand hygiene practices in surgical wards in 9 countries in Europe and Israel through direct practice observation. There was marked interhospital variation in hand hygiene compliance (range, 14%-76%), as well as glove and alcohol-based handrub use. After multivariable analysis, surgical subspecialty, professional category, type of care activity, and workload were independently associated with compliance. Hand hygiene practices are influenced by numerous factors, and a tailored approach may be required to improve practices.
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Authors
Andie Lee, Annie Chalfine, George L. Daikos, Silvia Garilli, Biljana Jovanovic, Sebastian Lemmen, José Antonio Martínez, Cristina Masuet Aumatell, Joanne McEwen, Didier Pittet, Bina Rubinovitch, Hugo Sax, Stephan Harbarth,