The effect of a hand hygiene intervention on infections in residents of nursing homes: a cluster randomized controlled trial

The effect of a hand hygiene intervention on infections in residents of nursing homes: a cluster randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background The primary goal of hand hygiene is to reduce infectious disease rates. We examined if a nursing home’s participation in a hand hygiene intervention resulted in residents having fewer healthcare associated infections (HAIs) when compared to nursing homes without the hand hygiene...

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Main Authors: G. R. Teesing, J. H. Richardus, D. Nieboer, M. Petrignani, V. Erasmus, A. Verduijn-Leenman, J. M. G. A. Schols, M. P. G. Koopmans, M. C. Vos, H. A. C. M. Voeten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Healthcare associated infections
Nursing homes
Hand hygiene
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-021-00946-3

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