Is virtual reality suitable for hand hygiene training in health care workers? Evaluating an application for acceptability and effectiveness

Abstract Background For effective prevention of nosocomial transmissions continuous training and motivation of health care workers (HCW) are essential to maintain and increase compliance with high rates of hand hygiene. The use of Virtual Reality (VR) seems to be a contemporary and interesting appro...

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Main Authors: Vanessa M. Eichel, Christian Brandt, Juliane Brandt, Jonas M. Jabs, Nico T. Mutters
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-06-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13756-022-01127-6