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

Fitzpatrick M, Everett‐Thomas R, Nevo I, Shekhter I, Rosen LF, Scheinman SR, Arheart KL, Birnbach DJ. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 269–274 A novel educational programme to improve knowledge regarding health care‐associated infection and hand hygiene Lack of hand hygiene by hea...

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Published in:International journal of nursing practice 2011-06, Vol.17 (3), p.269-274
Main Authors: Fitzpatrick, Maureen, Everett-Thomas, Ruth, Nevo, Igal, Shekhter, Ilya, Rosen, Lisa F, Scheinman, Stephen R, Arheart, Kristopher L, Birnbach, David J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Clinical Competence
Compliance
Computer-Assisted Instruction
Cross Infection - prevention & control
Hand Disinfection
hand washing
Hands
Health
Health education
Humans
Hygiene
in service training
Infection
infections
Intensive Care Units
Internet
Knowledge
Medical personnel
Medical Staff, Hospital - education
Nosocomial infections
nurses
Nursing
Nursing Staff, Hospital - education
protective gloves
Reminders
Students, Medical
United States
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Summary:Fitzpatrick M, Everett‐Thomas R, Nevo I, Shekhter I, Rosen LF, Scheinman SR, Arheart KL, Birnbach DJ. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 269–274 A novel educational programme to improve knowledge regarding health care‐associated infection and hand hygiene 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.
ISSN:1322-7114
1440-172X
DOI:10.1111/j.1440-172X.2011.01934.x