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Am J Infect Control. 2018 May 18. pii: S0196-6553(18)30429-2. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2018.04.203. [Epub ahead of print]
Hand hygiene adherence in relation to influenza season during 6 consecutive years.
Fulchini R1, Kohler P2, Kahlert CR3, Albrich WC2, Kuhn R2, Hoffmann M2, Schlegel M2.
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Abstract
Hand hygiene (HH) is the single most important measure in reducing the burden of healthcare-acquired infections. Based on 12,740 HH opportunities observed during 6 consecutive years at our tertiary care center, HH adherence among healthcare workers (HCWs) was significantly better during influenza season compared to non-influenza periods, after controlling for important covariables (odds ratio = 1.17, 95% confidence interval 1.05-1.30). This finding suggests that HH awareness is increased during influenza periods, which could have implications for HCW education.
KEYWORDS:
Adherence; Education; Hand hygiene; Healthcare workers; Influenza season
PMID: 29784445 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2018.04.203
Hand hygiene adherence in relation to influenza season during 6 consecutive years.
Fulchini R1, Kohler P2, Kahlert CR3, Albrich WC2, Kuhn R2, Hoffmann M2, Schlegel M2.
Author information
Abstract
Hand hygiene (HH) is the single most important measure in reducing the burden of healthcare-acquired infections. Based on 12,740 HH opportunities observed during 6 consecutive years at our tertiary care center, HH adherence among healthcare workers (HCWs) was significantly better during influenza season compared to non-influenza periods, after controlling for important covariables (odds ratio = 1.17, 95% confidence interval 1.05-1.30). This finding suggests that HH awareness is increased during influenza periods, which could have implications for HCW education.
KEYWORDS:
Adherence; Education; Hand hygiene; Healthcare workers; Influenza season
PMID: 29784445 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2018.04.203