Observational studyRevista espanola de salud publica2020
[Evolution of hand hygiene adherence of health professionals of specialized care.]
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- [Evolution of adherence to hand hygiene in health care professionals in a third level hospital in relation to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic].Revista espanola de quimioterapia : publicacion oficial de la Sociedad Espanola de Quimioterapia · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveHand hygiene (HH) is essential for the prevention of health care-associated infections (HAIs). Compliance rates documented in Spain and internationally are low, although improvement is possible using some strategies and training. The aim of this study was to know the evolution of the adherence to the 5 moments for hand hygiene of the health professionals of the Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcón and to propose measures to implement it.
methodsA direct observation study about the compliance of the 5 moments for HH in this hospital for seven years was carried out. Different professional groups received training, using the traditional method and simulation learning. The data was summarized using percentages and absolute frequencies. They were analyzed using SPSS version 21 for Windows.
resultsAdherence increased from 37% in 2011 to 57.8% in 2019. Compliance in the 5 moments was higher after patient contact than before it. Nurses were one of the groups with the highest compliance.
conclusionsEven though they have improved, compliance rates need to be maintained and to increase especially in moments as crucial as before an aseptic procedure. Training and the implementation of strategies are key.
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