Acceptability and tolerability of alcohol-based hand hygiene products for elderly residents in long-term care: a crossover study

Abstract Background Hand hygiene is a critical component of infection control. Much of the focus on improving hand hygiene in healthcare settings has been directed towards healthcare worker compliance but its importance for patients, including those in long-term care facilities (LTCFs), is increasin...

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Main Authors: Margaret O’Donoghue, Jacqueline M. C. Ho, Didier Pittet, Lorna K. P. Suen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-019-0610-7