1. One size does not fit all: the effectiveness of messaging for hand hygiene compliance by profession in a tertiary hospital.
- Author
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Salmon S, Phua MY, and Fisher D
- Subjects
- Cross Infection prevention & control, Guideline Adherence, Humans, Surveys and Questionnaires, Tertiary Care Centers, Hand Hygiene, Health Education methods, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Health Personnel psychology
- Abstract
To determine the effectiveness of our messaging for hand hygiene compliance by profession, we conducted a hospital-wide survey followed by profession-specific focus group discussions to investigate impact, perceptions and areas for improvement. Results showed a good understanding that hand hygiene is a crucial part of the infection-prevention programme; however, the acceptance and impact of messages varied between professions and required tailoring. Motivation, use of influential role models and social cohesion should be considered when designing profession-specific messages to improve infection-prevention-related change uptake among healthcare professional groups., (Copyright © 2019 The Healthcare Infection Society. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
- Published
- 2020
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