Article ; Online: Hand Hygiene Compliance in Nursing Homes - The Effects Of Feedback With Lights on Alcohol-based Hand Rub Dispensers.
American journal of infection control
2024
Abstract: Background: Hand hygiene (HH) among healthcare workers (HCWs) is crucial in preventing infections in nursing homes. However, HH compliance (HHC) among HCWs remains low. This study aimed to investigate the effect of feedback lights on HCWs' HHC.: ... ...
Abstract | Background: Hand hygiene (HH) among healthcare workers (HCWs) is crucial in preventing infections in nursing homes. However, HH compliance (HHC) among HCWs remains low. This study aimed to investigate the effect of feedback lights on HCWs' HHC. Methods: A five-month interventional study was conducted in three wards in a nursing home in [blinded for reviewers]. During the intervention period, a green light with a smiley appeared on the alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) dispensers when HCWs used the ABHR, acknowledging HCWs for using the ABHR. HHC was monitored using an automatic hand hygiene monitoring system (AHHMS). Results: A total of 64 HCWs were enrolled. The AHHMS collected 23,696 HH opportunities in apartments and dirty utility rooms. Overall, HHC in the apartments increased from 50% at baseline (95% CI: 48, 53) to 56% (95% CI: 54, 58) during the intervention. However, the increased HHC level was not sustained during follow-up. Conclusions: The AHHMS enabled assessment of the intervention. We found a significant effect of light-guided feedback in the apartments. However, the increased HHC was not sustained after the light was switched off. |
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Language | English |
Publishing date | 2024-04-05 |
Publishing country | United States |
Document type | Journal Article |
ZDB-ID | 392362-9 |
ISSN | 1527-3296 ; 0196-6553 |
ISSN (online) | 1527-3296 |
ISSN | 0196-6553 |
DOI | 10.1016/j.ajic.2024.03.018 |
Database | MEDical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System OnLINE |
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