Implementation of six sigma management to standardize surgical hand disinfection practices [PDF]
BMC SurgeryObjective The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of Six Sigma management in standardizing surgical hand disinfection practices among medical personnel. Methods The Six Sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve, Control) framework was
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Experimental study on disinfection effect of different dose of rapid hand disinfectant
International Journal of Nursing Sciences, 2014 Purpose: To investigate the appropriate antiseptic handrubbing method. Methods: Seventy-four clinical nurses were randomly divided into two groups based on the number of disinfectant presses used, with group 1 using one-press and group 2 using two ...
Xiuhua Li, Chun-Juan Xu, Shu-Juan Zhao
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Factors Affecting the Qualification Rate of Hand Disinfection Among Physicians: A Cross-Sectional Survey [PDF]
Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, 2023 Yan Liu, Song Yuan, Li-Yi Wang, Si Chen, Yang Li, Wei Ma Department of Infection Control, The Second Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, People’s Republic of ChinaCorrespondence: Wei Ma, Department of Infection Control, The Second ...
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Study on hand disinfection in inpatient geriatric care on the superiority of cold plasma aerosol versus alcohol-based disinfection methods in a parallel group design [PDF]
Scientific ReportsThe introduction of fundamental hygiene protocols within the healthcare sector during the nineteenth century led to a significant reduction in mortality rates.
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Feasibility of hand disinfection in paediatric advanced life support (PALS): A simulation study [PDF]
Infection Prevention in PracticeSummary: Background: Hand disinfection is often omitted during emergencies because it may delay life-saving treatments. As healthcare-associated infections significantly worsen patient outcomes, the categorical omission of hand disinfection in ...
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Effects of Disinfection Methods on the Color Stability of Precolored and Hand-Colored Maxillofacial Silicone: An In Vitro Study [PDF]
International Journal of Biomaterials, 2022 Maxillofacial prostheses are used in rehabilitation of patients with facial defects. Typically, these prostheses are fabricated with medical grade silicone and are tinted corresponding to the patients’ natural skin color. However, exposure to environment
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Disinfection and hand hygiene knowledge, attitude, and practices among childcare facilities staff during the COVID-19 pandemic in Anhui, China: a cross-sectional study [PDF]
Frontiers in Public HealthObjectiveThis study aimed to investigate the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) regarding disinfection and hand hygiene, along with associated influencing factors among childcare facilities staff during the COVID-19 pandemic in Anhui, and to provide
Fang Chen, Qing Hua Xu
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Effectiveness of Nudge Tools to Promote Hand Disinfection among Healthcare Professionals and Visitors in Health Institution: The Slovenian Pilot Study [PDF]
HygieneHealthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are considered to be one of the biggest health problems as they continue to be an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.
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Comparative Efficacy of Hand Disinfection Potential of Hand Sanitizer and Liquid Soap among Dental Students: A Randomized Controlled Trial. [PDF]
Indian J Crit Care Med, 2020 Khairnar MR +7 more
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How Can Compliance With Hand Disinfection be Improved? [PDF]
Dtsch Arztebl Int, 2017 Daeschlein G.
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