Journal article
Exploring Physician Hand Hygiene Practices and Perceptions in 2 Community-Based Canadian Hospitals
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to explore the self-reported hand hygiene practices and the predictors of hand hygiene among physicians in a midsize Canadian city.
METHODS: A descriptive cross-sectional survey using self-report questionnaire administered to a complete list of 354 local physicians. Perception of proper compliance was defined in a participant if he/she indicated performance of hand hygiene before and after every patient …
Authors
Budimir-Hussey M; Ciprietti L; Ahmed F; Tarola C; Lo A; El-Masri M
Journal
Journal of Patient Safety, Vol. 9, No. 3, pp. 140–144
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
9 2013
DOI
10.1097/pts.0b013e318283f56d
ISSN
1549-8417