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ArticleOpen forum infectious diseases2024

Clinical Effectiveness of a 3-Step Versus a 6-Step Hand Hygiene Technique: A Randomized Controlled Cross-over Study.

Nuo Chen, Yan Li, Wenbin He, Xiaoyan Chen, Fan Cheng, Xiaolin Cheng, Weilong Zhou, Yibin Tan, Wenwen Wu, Lingling Wu and 3 more

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Nuo ChenSchool of Public Health, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China.
Yan LiDepartment of Healthcare-associated Infection Prevention and Control, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Hubei, China.
Wenbin HeNursing Department of Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Hubei, China.
Xiaoyan ChenNursing Department of Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Hubei, China.
Fan ChengDepartment of Healthcare-associated Infection Prevention and Control, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Hubei, China.
Xiaolin ChengDepartment of Healthcare-associated Infection Prevention and Control, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Hubei, China.
Weilong ZhouDepartment of Infection Prevention and Control, West China Women's and Children's Hospital, Chengdu, China.
Yibin TanDepartment of Healthcare-associated Infection Prevention and Control, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Hubei, China.
Wenwen WuSchool of Public Health, Hubei University of Medicine, Shiyan, Hubei, China.
Lingling WuDepartment of Information, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Hubei, China.
Fu QiaoInfection Prevention and Control Department, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Bilong FengNursing Department of Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Hubei, China.
Ying WangDepartment of Healthcare-associated Infection Prevention and Control, Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University, Hubei, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-0886-4825

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Abstract

Background: The aim of this study is to assess the clinical effectiveness of the 3-step hand hygiene (HH) technique (3-HT) compared with the 6-step HH technique (6-HT; World Health Organization 6-step technique) using an alcohol-based hand rub. Methods: A randomized controlled crossover trial was conducted from November to December 2023 in 10 wards of a tertiary A-level hospital according to CONSORT guidelines. The 240 healthcare workers (HCWs) were randomly divided into the 3-HT intervention group or the 6-HT control group. The trial was conducted in 2 stages, and the effectiveness of each indicator in the 2 groups was compared after a washout period of 2 weeks. Results: Compared with the 6-HT, the 3-HT has demonstrated significant superiority in all indicators of HH compliance as well as the accuracy rate of HH practices. The total HH median times for the 3-HT and 6-HT were 16.00 (interquartile range, 15.00-20.00) and 32.50 (30.00-40.00) seconds, respectively ( Conclusions: The 3-HT was significantly superior to the 6-HT in terms of the HH eligibility rate, compliance, and HH time. The safety and feasibility of the 3-HT were verified by assessing microorganism count.

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