Handwashing frequencies in an intensive care unit

Karabey S., Ay P., Derbentli S., Nakipoglu Y., Esen F.

JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION, cilt.50, sa.1, ss.36-41, 2002 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 50 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2002
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1053/jhin.2001.1132
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL INFECTION
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.36-41
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: handwashing, ICU, direct observation, MRSA, microbiological investigation, NOSOCOMIAL INFECTIONS, METHICILLIN, RESISTANT, RISK
  • Marmara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

As most nosocomial infections are thought to be transmitted by the hands of healthcare workers, handwashing is considered the single most important intervention to prevent nosocomial infections. However, previous studies have shown that handwashing practices are poor, especially among medical personnel.