A comparative study of hand hygiene and alcohol-based hand rub use among Irish nursing and medical students

Kingston, Liz; O’Connell, Nuala H.; Dunne, Colum P.

doi:10.1016/j.nedt.2018.01.022

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“…A previous study demonstrated that students overestimated their knowledge and skill about hand hygiene, and another study found that almost one out of five students lack a clear understanding of the model of five indications for hand hygiene (Kingston et al, 2018).…”

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“…Although hand hygiene compliance was greatest among nursing students (72.2%), the overall hand hygiene compliance by students in the present study is lower than in two recent published studies among nursing students. In an Irish study using WHO's tool for hand hygiene observations, they found 91.0% hand hygiene adherence among nursing students (Kingston, O'Connell, & Dunne, ), and the adherence by nursing students in another study from a university hospital in Norway was at 83.5% (Sundal et al, ). However, a systematic review revealed a low‐to‐moderate knowledge of, and compliance with, hand hygiene among nursing students (Labrague, McEnroe‐Petitte, van de Mortel, & Nasirudeen, ).…”

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“…These results emphasise the need for improving training programmes targeting hand hygiene practices among nursing students. A previous study demonstrated that students overestimated their knowledge and skill about hand hygiene, and another study found that almost one out of five students lack a clear understanding of the model of five indications for hand hygiene (Kingston et al, ). Some students in the present study reported that they were not sure how to do everything correctly and that they disagreed about what was right and what was not and needed to check the guidelines.…”

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“…Some students in the present study reported that they were not sure how to do everything correctly and that they disagreed about what was right and what was not and needed to check the guidelines. Hand hygiene training sessions need to be conducted more frequently for nursing students, and educators and practitioners play an important role in ensuring that nursing students develop appropriate attitudes towards hand hygiene practices (Kingston et al, ). It is important that nursing students have knowledge and manage to practice hand hygiene properly according to existing research and guidelines.…”

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Students' observations of hand hygiene in nursing homes using the five moments of hand hygiene

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Hessevaagbakke

et al. 2019

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Aims and objectives To use nursing students to observe hand hygiene adherence in nursing homes and to explore whether the students' reflections after observing hand hygiene practices gives them a deeper understanding of the subject matter. Background Residents in nursing homes worldwide have low tolerance for healthcare‐associated infections that require antibiotics, and hand hygiene is the single most effective action to reduce infections. Design Observational study using (a) World Health Organization's (WHO) “Five moments for hand hygiene” validated tool to record indications and adherence and (b) an exploratory study of individual reflection notes from students conducted during and after observations. Methods From February 12–15, 2018, 26 nursing students in their second semester of a 3‐year bachelor programme participated as observers in five wards in four nursing homes in the Oslo metropolitan area. This study was performed according to the STROBE statement. Results Hand hygiene was performed for 57.2% of the 2,393 indications observed and recorded. Adherence differed significantly by type of personnel and by location. Four thematic categories emerged from the reflection notes: (a) practical awareness and introspection; (b) visualisation and enhancement of understanding of practice learning; (c) incorrect hand hygiene practices; and (d) stimulation to increase essential knowledge. Conclusion Hand hygiene adherence was too low to prevent healthcare‐associated infections and to reduce the use of antibiotics. The students' reflection notes indicated more “insight and understanding of the complexity of hand hygiene.” We suggest using nursing students in clinical placement as a means of incorporating different interventions as part of their learning skills and become “living reminders” of the importance of hygiene and infection prevention. Relevance for clinical practice Improving the student's activity about hygiene and infection prevention in clinical placement may help to raise awareness by healthcare workers in nursing homes.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Hessevaagbakke

et al. 2019

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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“…The third part, with 54 questions, was related to the performance of nursing students regarding the standards of Nosocomial infections control. The second and third parts of the questionnaire were developed according to the topics of infection control modules, and previous articles [4, 9, 10]. Validity of the questionnaire was assessed by content validity method, which included two qualitative and quantitative sections.…”

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Knowledge and performance of nursing students of Kermanshah-Iran regarding the standards of nosocomial infections control: a cross-sectional study

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Objectives The aim of this study was to determine the level of knowledge and performance of nursing students in regard to the standards of nosocomial infections control. Results The average score of knowledge and performance of the subjects was 12.49 ± 2.3 from 18 and 43.07 ± 0.67 from 54, respectively. There was a direct and significant correlation between the knowledge and performance of students (r = 0.46, p < 0.0001). There was no statistically significant relationship between the knowledge of students and variables such as gender and academic year of the students, but there was a significant relationship between students’ performance, and gender ( p = 0.014) and academic year ( p = 0.015).

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Knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported practices (KAP) towards hand hygiene in medical students versus the public

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Background The COVID-19 pandemic and its associated morbidity, mortality, and economic disruption has reignited interest in simple protective and preventive measures. Aims The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of hand hygiene in a sample of medical students in Ireland and members of the public to evaluate these within the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. We also explored any differences between the two groups. Methods A 35-question survey was formulated and circulated to potential participants comprising Irish medical students and members of the public. The data was analysed using Microsoft Excel with P-values being calculated using chi-squared goodness-of-fit analysis. Results There were 356 responses to the survey, categorised into medical students and general public populations. Incomplete surveys were removed leaving 303 responses. There was no statistical difference between the groups for attitudes and self-reported practices towards hand hygiene. Statistical differences were found between the two groups in terms of knowledge. Conclusions The study showed that medical students and the public had a good knowledge base and positive attitude in regards to hand hygiene. Both groups displayed consensus that the practices are essential, especially within the current pandemic context. However, larger studies, involving multiple universities and a larger portion of the public, may be useful to ascertain whether there is a true difference in the KAP between healthcare students and the general public.

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A comparative study of hand hygiene and alcohol-based hand rub use among Irish nursing and medical students

Cited by 21 publications

References 39 publications

Students' observations of hand hygiene in nursing homes using the five moments of hand hygiene

Students' observations of hand hygiene in nursing homes using the five moments of hand hygiene

Knowledge and performance of nursing students of Kermanshah-Iran regarding the standards of nosocomial infections control: a cross-sectional study

Knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported practices (KAP) towards hand hygiene in medical students versus the public

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