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Promoting hand hygiene in a chemotherapy day center: the role of a robot

Hand hygiene is a critical component of infection prevention in healthcare settings. Innovative strategies are required to enhance hand hygiene practices among patients and healthcare workers (HCWs). This study was conducted at the Chemotherapy Day Center of Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong. It compri...

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Published in:Antimicrobial resistance & infection control 2024-12, Vol.13 (1), p.154-7, Article 154
Main Authors: Wong, Shuk-Ching, Ip, Stephen Chun-Yat, Kwok, Monica Oi-Tung, Siu, Crystal Yuen-Ki, Chen, Jonathan Hon-Kwan, So, Simon Yung-Chun, Chiu, Kelvin Hei-Yeung, Yuen, Kwok-Keung, Cheng, Vincent Chi-Chung
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Care and treatment
Chemotherapy
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