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Juskevicius LF, Luz RA, Felix AMDS, Timmons S, Padoveze MC. Lessons learned from a failed implementation: Effective communication with patients in transmission-based precautions. Am J Infect Control 2022; 51:687-693. [PMID: 36209943 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2022.09.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patient engagement with transmission-based precautions can be an important strategy to prevent adverse events related to isolation. Most patient education is still highly prescriptive and is thus unlikely to help. Effective communication requires behavior change, leading to a meaningful dialog between the parties involved. OBJECTIVE evaluate implementation process of a protocol for effective communication with patients in transmission-based precautions (Com-Efe). METHODS Implementation research using qualitative methods in 4 sequential phases: (1) nonparticipant observation in inpatient wards; (2) design of the intervention for implementation; (3) adaptation of the Com-Efe through workshops with nurses; (4) final assessment of the implementation results through interviews with nurses. Study was performed in a public, secondary, teaching hospital. Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research was used as the reference for interview design and data analysis, aiming to identify barriers and enablers of the implementation process. RESULTS Main factors that could have facilitated adherence were beliefs and perceived advantages in using the Com-Efe by nurses. Main barriers that may have contributed to the failure were the unfavorable climate for implementation, insufficient individual and leadership commitment, and the lack of understanding of the concepts underpinning effective communication. CONCLUSIONS Despite using a systematic approach, the Com-Efe protocol was not fully implemented. The lessons learned in this study allowed us to propose suggestions for future protocol implementations in similar contexts.
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- Departament of Nursing, Santa Casa de São Paulo School of Medical Sciences, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Departament of Nursing, Santa Casa de São Paulo School of Medical Sciences, São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Nottingham University Business School, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
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Clavel NC, Lavoie-Tremblay M, Biron A, Briand A, Paquette J, Bernard L, Fancott C, Pomey MP, Dumez V. Patient and family engagement in infection prevention in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: defining a consensus framework using the Q methodology - NOSO-COVID study protocol. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e056172. [PMID: 35868827 PMCID: PMC9315236 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Healthcare-associated infections are an important patient safety concern, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Infection prevention and control implemented in healthcare settings are largely focused on the practices of healthcare professionals. Patient and family engagement is also recognised as an important patient safety strategy. The extent to which patients and families can be engaged, their specific roles and the strategies that support their engagement in infection prevention remain unclear. The overarching objective of the proposed study is to explore how patients and families can effectively be engaged in infection prevention by developing a consensus framework with key stakeholders. DESIGN AND METHODS The proposed study is based on a cross-sectional exploratory study at one of the largest university hospitals in North America (Montreal, Canada). The targeted population is all healthcare professionals, managers and other non-clinical staff members who work on clinical units, and the in-patients and their families. The study is based on Q methodology that takes advantage of both quantitative and qualitative methods to identify the consensus among the various stakeholders. This exploratory Q research approach will provide a structured way to elicit the stakeholders' perspectives on patient and family engagement in infection prevention. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The research ethics board approved this study. The research team plans to disseminate the findings through different channels of communication targeting healthcare professionals, managers in healthcare settings, and patients and family caregivers. The findings will also be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals in healthcare management and in quality and safety improvement.
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- McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University Faculty of Medicine, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Faculty of Nursing, University of Montreal, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Patient Engagement & Partnerships, Healthcare Excellence Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Centre of Excellence on Partnership with Patients and the Public, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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Infection prevention requirements for the medical care of immunosuppressed patients: recommendations of the Commission for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention (KRINKO) at the Robert Koch Institute. GMS HYGIENE AND INFECTION CONTROL 2022; 17:Doc07. [PMID: 35707229 PMCID: PMC9174886 DOI: 10.3205/dgkh000410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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In Germany, guidelines for hygiene in hospitals are given in form of recommendations by the Commission for Hospital Hygiene and Infection Prevention (Kommission für Krankenhaushygiene und Infektionsprävention, "KRINKO"). The KRINKO and its voluntary work are legitimized by the mandate according to § 23 of the Infection Protection Act (Infektionsschutzgesetz, "IfSG"). The original German version of this document was published in February 2021 and has now been made available to the international professional public in English. The guideline provides recommendations on infection prevention and control for immunocompromised individuals in health care facilities. This recommendation addresses not only measures related to direct medical care of immunocompromised patients, but also management aspects such as surveillance, screening, antibiotic stewardship, and technical/structural aspects such as patient rooms, air quality, and special measures during renovations.
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Eng TY, Eng NL, Jenkins CA, Grota PG. "Did you wash your hands?": a prospective study of patient empowerment to prompt hand washing by healthcare providers. J Infect Prev 2021; 22:195-202. [PMID: 34659457 DOI: 10.1177/17571774211012767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Hand hygiene is paramount in preventing the spread of healthcare-associated infections especially during disease epidemics. Compliance rates with hand hygiene policies remain below 50% internationally and may be lower in the outpatient care setting. This study assessed the impact of the patient empowerment model on hand hygiene compliance among healthcare providers. Methods From October 2016 to May 2017, patients from a large ambulatory oncology centre were prospectively enrolled. Patients were instructed to observe healthcare providers for hand hygiene compliance and to remind healthcare providers where it was not observed during at least three consecutive encounters. Healthcare provider reactions to this intervention were rated by patients. Patients' hand hygiene knowledge and beliefs were objectively elicited pre and post-study. Results Thirty patients with a median age of 52 years (range 5-91) completed the study for a total of 190 healthcare provider encounters. When initial hand hygiene was not observed, patients offered a reminder in 71 (37.4%) encounters, did not offer a reminder in 73 (38.4%) encounters and forgot to offer a reminder in 24 (14.2%) encounters. Patients perceived positive or neutral reactions in 76.8% of encounters and negative or surprised reactions in 23.2% of encounters. Healthcare provider compliance improved from 11.6% to 48.9% with intervention. Patient hand hygiene knowledge improved by 16% following the study. Conclusions Patient-empowered hand hygiene may be a useful adjunct for improving hand hygiene compliance among healthcare providers and improving patient hand hygiene knowledge, although it may confer an emotional burden on patients.
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- Tony Y Eng
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, Atlanta, USA
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- School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, San Antonio, USA
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- Office of Faculty Excellence, School of Nursing, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, USA
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Increasing patient participation in hand hygiene practices in adult surgical wards in a tertiary institution: a best practice implementation project. JBI Evid Implement 2021; 20:53-62. [PMID: 34369896 DOI: 10.1097/xeb.0000000000000290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The WHO states that hospital-acquired infections may be transmitted through contaminated hands. Practicing hand hygiene using alcohol-based handrub or soap and water reduces harmful organisms. The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) best practice recommends empowering patients with hand hygiene knowledge and engaging their involvement to strengthen hand hygiene practices. AIMS The aim of this project was to improve hand hygiene among surgical inpatients. METHODS This evidence-based quality improvement project was conducted in three phases: the baseline audit, implementing best practice, and the postimplementation audit. Participants were patients hospitalized in three surgical wards of a 1200-bed acute care tertiary hospital. This project utilized the online JBI Practical Application of Clinical Evidence System and The Getting Research into Practice program to identify barriers and strategies. Nurses provided patients with an education pamphlet and regularly reminded them to improve their hand hygiene practices. RESULTS Ninety-four patients were audited between April and June 2018. Patients' hand hygiene practices improved from 19.1% at baseline audit to 61.7% (P < 0.01) at first follow-up audit. Patients' hand hygiene improved from 48.9 to 72.3% (P = 0.03) before meals, and from 92.6 to 98.9% (P = 0.65) after toileting. The proportion of patients who received a hand hygiene information leaflet in an appropriate language increased from 64.9 to 89.4% (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION Patients' involvement in the hand hygiene program has significantly improved their hand hygiene practices. Patient education and patient information leaflet continue to be an effective strategy to improve knowledge and practices.
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Anforderungen an die Infektionsprävention bei der medizinischen Versorgung von immunsupprimierten Patienten. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2021; 64:232-264. [PMID: 33394069 PMCID: PMC7780910 DOI: 10.1007/s00103-020-03265-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Diedrich S, Görig T, Dittmann K, Kramer A, Heidecke CD, Hübner NO. Active Integration of Patients into Infection Control, as perceived by Health Care Professionals: Results of the AHOI Pilot Study. Infect Drug Resist 2020; 13:4009-4019. [PMID: 33204118 PMCID: PMC7667167 DOI: 10.2147/idr.s261343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2020] [Accepted: 09/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Objective Medical professionals have a key role in active patient involvement in infection control and prevention (ICP). ICP of hospital-associated infections is critical for patient safety and requires targeted integration of patients and their relatives. The possibilities of proper involvement are identified, tested and realized in the innovative AHOI project. Its acronym stands for Activation, Help, Open communication and Infection prevention. The project is based on the three dimensions acceptance, empowerment and adherence. The results presented here are from a health-care professional (HCP) focused part of a pilot study to implement AHOI intervention. This section aimed at the HCPs’ evaluation of the intervention material, their perception and acceptance of the adherence and empowerment of patients, as well as the perception of their and colleagues’ own behavior. Methods The cross-sectional survey was conducted with a questionnaire at two surgical wards of a third-level hospital for 14 weeks. All HCPs with contact to patients were entitled to voluntarily participate in the study. AHOI instruments such as visual reminder, videos for patients and the AHOI-box were implemented on the wards. Additionally, the ward personnel received a psychological and practical train-the-trainer curriculum. Results Sixty-nine questionnaires were handed out and 29 returns were analyzed. The results show a strong identification and acceptance of HCPs with their role in the AHOI project. No additional workload was perceived by implementing AHOI. Teaching of medical professionals and information materials are seen as good supports. HCPs are empowering hygienic behavior in patients and colleagues. HCPs observed increasing adherence of patients. Conclusion HCPs positively perceived acceptance, support and identification with the ideas of the AHOI project. Therefore, since HCPs are key for patients and their relatives, AHOI intervention seems to be a feasible instrument and aid in implementing national and international recommendations for hygienic behavior.
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- Stephan Diedrich
- Department of General Surgery, Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Central Unit for Infection Prevention and Control, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Central Unit for Infection Prevention and Control, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Institute of Hygiene and Environmental Medicine, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Department of General Surgery, Visceral, Thoracic and Vascular Surgery, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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- Central Unit for Infection Prevention and Control, Universitätsmedizin Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
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Grota PG, Eng T, Jenkins CA. Patient motivational dialogue: A novel approach to improve hand hygiene through patient empowerment in ambulatory care. Am J Infect Control 2020; 48:573-574. [PMID: 31902527 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2019.11.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2019] [Revised: 11/19/2019] [Accepted: 11/20/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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A novel patient empowerment strategy called Patient Motivational Dialogue purposed to improve hand hygiene compliance is described. Two barriers to sustainability of patients asking health care providers (HCP) to clean their hands were noted in this study: (1) the HCP responding negatively to the patient asking, and (2) the patient misunderstanding that wearing gloves does not replace hand hygiene. Both barriers may be addressed through education of HCP and of consumer.
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Lee HI, Choi JE, Choi SJ, Ko EB. Medication Injection Safety Knowledge and Practices among Health Service Providers in Korea. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019. [DOI: 10.14371/qih.2019.25.1.52] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Loftus MJ, Guitart C, Tartari E, Stewardson AJ, Amer F, Bellissimo-Rodrigues F, Lee YF, Mehtar S, Sithole BL, Pittet D. Hand hygiene in low- and middle-income countries. Int J Infect Dis 2019; 86:25-30. [PMID: 31189085 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2019.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 67] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2019] [Accepted: 06/04/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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A panel of experts was convened by the International Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) to overview evidence based strategies to reduce the transmission of pathogens via the hands of healthcare workers and the subsequent incidence of hospital acquired infections with a focus on implementing these strategies in low- and middle-income countries. Existing data suggests that hospital patients in low- and middle-income countries are exposed to rates of healthcare associated infections at least 2-fold higher than in high income countries. In addition to the universal challenges to the implementation of effective hand hygiene strategies, hospitals in low- and middle-income countries face a range of unique barriers, including overcrowding and securing a reliable and sustainable supply of alcohol-based handrub. The WHO Multimodal Hand Hygiene Improvement Strategy and its associated resources represent an evidence-based framework for developing a locally-adapted implementation plan for hand hygiene promotion.
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- Michael J Loftus
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Alfred Hospital and Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Infection Control Programme and WHO Collaborating Centre on Patient Safety, University of Geneva Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Infection Control Programme and WHO Collaborating Centre on Patient Safety, University of Geneva Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Alfred Hospital and Central Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Microbiology, Zagazig University, Zagazig, Egypt
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- Institute of Global Health, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- Infection Control Africa Network, Unit of IPC, Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Infection Control Africa Network, Unit of IPC, Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Infection Control Programme and WHO Collaborating Centre on Patient Safety, University of Geneva Hospitals and Faculty of Medicine, Geneva, Switzerland.
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Hart AM. Preventing Outpatient Health Care–associated Infections. J Nurse Pract 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2019.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Fernandes Agreli H, Murphy M, Creedon S, Ni Bhuachalla C, O’Brien D, Gould D, Savage E, Barry F, Drennan J, Smiddy MP, Condell S, Horgan S, Murphy S, Wills T, Burton A, Hegarty J. Patient involvement in the implementation of infection prevention and control guidelines and associated interventions: a scoping review. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e025824. [PMID: 30904866 PMCID: PMC6475448 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-025824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To explore patient involvement in the implementation of infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines and associated interventions. DESIGN Scoping review. METHODS A methodological framework was followed to identify recent publications on patient involvement in the implementation of IPC guidelines and interventions. Initially, relevant databases were searched to identify pertinent publications (published 2013-2018). Reflecting the scarcity of included studies from these databases, a bidirectional citation chasing approach was used as a second search step. The reference list and citations of all identified papers from databases were searched to generate a full list of relevant references. A grey literature search of Google Scholar was also conducted. RESULTS From an identified 2078 papers, 14 papers were included in this review. Our findings provide insights into the need for a fundamental change to IPC, from being solely the healthcare professionals (HCPs) responsibility to one that involves a collaborative relationship between HCPs and patients. This change should be underpinned by a clear understanding of patient roles, potential levels of patient involvement in IPC and strategies to overcome barriers to patient involvement focusing on the professional-patient relationship (eg, patient encouragement through multimodal educational strategies and efforts to disperse professional's power). CONCLUSIONS There is limited evidence regarding the best strategies to promote patient involvement in the implementation of IPC interventions and guidelines. The findings of this review endorse the need for targeted strategies to overcome the lack of role clarity of patients in IPC and the power imbalances between patients and HCPs.
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Mercy University Hospital, Cork, Ireland
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- School of Healthcare Sciences, Cardiff University, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, UK
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Health, National Patient Safety Office, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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- Department of Nursing and Midwifery, Catherine McAuley School of Nursing and Midwifery, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland
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Wałaszek M, Kołpa M, Różańska A, Wolak Z, Bulanda M, Wójkowska-Mach J. Practice of hand hygiene and use of protective gloves: Differences in the perception between patients and medical staff. Am J Infect Control 2018; 46:1074-1076. [PMID: 29548708 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2018.01.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2017] [Revised: 01/30/2018] [Accepted: 01/30/2018] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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This study investigated differences in perceptions of hand hygiene and protective glove use among patients and health care workers (HCWs) in Poland. We conducted a survey using an original questionnaire among 462 respondents, including 173 (37.4%) patients and 289 (62.6%) HCWs; HCWs demonstrated poor familiarity with the My 5 Moments for Hand Hygiene. The role of protective gloves in preventing health care-associated infection was overestimated by both patients and HCWs.
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Alzyood M, Jackson D, Brooke J, Aveyard H. An integrative review exploring the perceptions of patients and healthcare professionals towards patient involvement in promoting hand hygiene compliance in the hospital setting. J Clin Nurs 2018; 27:1329-1345. [PMID: 29423965 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.14305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/25/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES To review patients' and healthcare professionals' perceptions of patient involvement in promoting hand hygiene compliance in the hospital setting. BACKGROUND Initiatives continue to emphasise the importance of involving patients in their safety at the point of care. A patient-centred care approach aimed to empower patients to become active members of the healthcare team. However, understanding the perceptions of patients and healthcare professionals of patient involvement in promoting hand hygiene compliance among healthcare professionals has yet to be fully explored. DESIGN Integrative literature review. METHODS A five-stage review process informed by Whittemore and Knafl's methodology was conducted. MEDLINE and CINAHL were searched for papers published between January 2009-July 2017. Data were extracted manually, organised using NVivo 11 and analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS From an identified 240 papers, 19 papers were included in this review. Thematic analysis revealed two main themes with three related subthemes. Patients were willing to remind healthcare professionals (especially nurses) to wash their hands, healthcare professionals perception towards patients' involvement varied from one study to another. However, an overall positive attitude towards patient involvement was related to how patients asked and how healthcare professionals responded to being asked. CONCLUSION There is limited evidence regarding patients' actual intention to ask healthcare professionals to wash their hands, and some evidence that patients are reluctant to do so. Further research is required to understand this area thoroughly, including which situations patients would feel more empowered to speak up. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Simple messages promoting patient involvement may lead to complex reactions in both patients and healthcare professionals. It is unclear, yet how patients and staff react to such messages in clinical practice. There is a need for a deeper understanding of how they can work together to support harm free care.
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- Mamdooh Alzyood
- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Institute of Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Research (OxINMAHR), Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Institute of Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Research (OxINMAHR), Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Institute of Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Research (OxINMAHR), Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Oxford Institute of Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Research (OxINMAHR), Oxford Brookes University, Oxford, UK
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Wałaszek M, Kołpa M, Wolak Z, Różańska A, Wójkowska-Mach J. Patient as a Partner in Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2018; 15:ijerph15040624. [PMID: 29596333 PMCID: PMC5923666 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph15040624] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2018] [Revised: 03/24/2018] [Accepted: 03/28/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Objectives: The objective of the study was getting to know the knowledge and attitudes towards hand hygiene (HH) among Polish patients and healthcare workers (HCWs). Methods: 459 respondents replied to the survey: 173 (37.6%) patients and 286 (62.3%) HCWs; 57 HCWs were additionally interviewed. Results: Few HCWs knew and used the “5 moments for HH” in the required situations. Both patients and HCWs rated HH of other HCWs poorly: only 75% of patients and 54% of HCWs noticed the application of HH before blood sample collection, but 1/2 of interviewed HCWs did not encounter a request for HH from a patient. According to interviews, 23 (40%) HCWs did not admonish others when they did not use HH. Seventy-five percent of patients and HCWs claimed that, in the past, in schools the toilets were poorly stocked, but the situation improved with the passage of time. Conclusions: There are barriers with resspect to treating patients as partners in HH in Polish hospitals and HCWs’ lack of compliance with the “5 moments for HH” significantly reduces patients’ safety. Practice implications: Education regarding HH should be conducted for the whole society from an early age: lack of proper supplies in school bathrooms impedes the development of positive HH habits.
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- Marta Wałaszek
- State Higher Vocational School, 33-100 Tarnów, Poland.
- St. Łukasz Voivodeship Hospital, 33-100 Tarnów, Poland.
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- State Higher Vocational School, 33-100 Tarnów, Poland.
- St. Łukasz Voivodeship Hospital, 33-100 Tarnów, Poland.
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- State Higher Vocational School, 33-100 Tarnów, Poland.
- St. Łukasz Voivodeship Hospital, 33-100 Tarnów, Poland.
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- Jagiellonian University Medical College, 31-121 Kraków, Poland.
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