Journal
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF INFECTION CONTROL
Volume 39, Issue 6, Pages 517-520Publisher
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2010.09.007
Keywords
Infection prevention; hand hygiene; handwashing; alcohol-based handrub; Europe; attitude of health personnel; guideline adherence; human behavior
Funding
- European Commission (MOSAR network) [LSHP-CT-2007-037941]
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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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