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postgraduate thesis: Factors affecting hand hygiene compliance in intensive care units: a systematic review
Title | Factors affecting hand hygiene compliance in intensive care units: a systematic review |
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Authors | |
Issue Date | 2012 |
Publisher | The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) |
Citation | Lau, C. [劉俊玲]. (2012). Factors affecting hand hygiene compliance in intensive care units : a systematic review. (Thesis). University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4842389 |
Abstract | Hospital-acquired, or nosocomial infections (HAIs) are the major source of mortality and morbidity for hospitalized patients. It is estimated that 7-10% patients developed HAIs during their hospital stays, with most patients got infected from intensive care units (ICU) [1,2]. Hand hygiene (HH) is recognized as the most easy and effective way to prevent HAIs. However, the observed hand hygiene compliance rates among healthcare workers (HCWs) have been regarded as unacceptably low, especially in ICU [3]. This literature review is to discuss the factors influencing the hand hygiene compliance among HCWs in ICU, in both the individual and institutional level, and suggest which factor was important in both levels. Recommendations in comprehensive approach on hand hygiene practices will also be included. |
Degree | Master of Public Health |
Subject | Intensive care units. Hand washing. Hand - Care and hygiene. |
Dept/Program | Public Health |
Persistent Identifier | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/179908 |
HKU Library Item ID | b4842389 |
DC Field | Value | Language |
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dc.contributor.author | Lau, Chun-ling. | - |
dc.contributor.author | 劉俊玲. | - |
dc.date.issued | 2012 | - |
dc.identifier.citation | Lau, C. [劉俊玲]. (2012). Factors affecting hand hygiene compliance in intensive care units : a systematic review. (Thesis). University of Hong Kong, Pokfulam, Hong Kong SAR. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org/10.5353/th_b4842389 | - |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/179908 | - |
dc.description.abstract | Hospital-acquired, or nosocomial infections (HAIs) are the major source of mortality and morbidity for hospitalized patients. It is estimated that 7-10% patients developed HAIs during their hospital stays, with most patients got infected from intensive care units (ICU) [1,2]. Hand hygiene (HH) is recognized as the most easy and effective way to prevent HAIs. However, the observed hand hygiene compliance rates among healthcare workers (HCWs) have been regarded as unacceptably low, especially in ICU [3]. This literature review is to discuss the factors influencing the hand hygiene compliance among HCWs in ICU, in both the individual and institutional level, and suggest which factor was important in both levels. Recommendations in comprehensive approach on hand hygiene practices will also be included. | - |
dc.language | eng | - |
dc.publisher | The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong) | - |
dc.relation.ispartof | HKU Theses Online (HKUTO) | - |
dc.rights | The author retains all proprietary rights, (such as patent rights) and the right to use in future works. | - |
dc.rights | This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. | - |
dc.source.uri | http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B48423890 | - |
dc.subject.lcsh | Intensive care units. | - |
dc.subject.lcsh | Hand washing. | - |
dc.subject.lcsh | Hand - Care and hygiene. | - |
dc.title | Factors affecting hand hygiene compliance in intensive care units: a systematic review | - |
dc.type | PG_Thesis | - |
dc.identifier.hkul | b4842389 | - |
dc.description.thesisname | Master of Public Health | - |
dc.description.thesislevel | Master | - |
dc.description.thesisdiscipline | Public Health | - |
dc.description.nature | published_or_final_version | - |
dc.identifier.doi | 10.5353/th_b4842389 | - |
dc.date.hkucongregation | 2012 | - |
dc.identifier.mmsid | 991033877819703414 | - |