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Abstract
Adequate knowledge about hand hygiene (Hh) by healthcare workers (HCW), is the fi rst step for adhering
to any decreased infection related with healthcare (IRHC) program.
Aim
To evaluate Hh perceptions and knowledge of HCW in a Nephrology Unit and compare it with another unit in
our hospital (Trauma).
Methodology
Comparative prospective study in 69 HCW. A 26-item questionnaire, based on questionnaires developed by WHO to assess knowledge and perceptions of Hh in HCW was used. Results 73% regularly use alcohol-based preparations for Hh
(Trauma 96.9%, p = 0.007). 94% think that the hands of the HCW when they are not clean are the main route of transmission of pathogens (Trauma: 87.1%, p = NS). 75.7% think that the environment / hospital surfaces is the main source of pathogens (Trauma: 68.8%) and 16% which are the microorganisms already present in the patient (Trauma: 25%) (p = NS). Perceptions: 89% consider the impact of high IRHC in the outcome of the disease (Trauma: 59.4%, p = 0.009). Regarding the most effective measures to improve the Hh include the formation of HCW, receive regular feedback on how to make the Hh and that a alcohol-based handrub is present at each point of care.
Conclusions
All healthcare workers have adequate knowledge and perceptions about Hh.
to any decreased infection related with healthcare (IRHC) program.
Aim
To evaluate Hh perceptions and knowledge of HCW in a Nephrology Unit and compare it with another unit in
our hospital (Trauma).
Methodology
Comparative prospective study in 69 HCW. A 26-item questionnaire, based on questionnaires developed by WHO to assess knowledge and perceptions of Hh in HCW was used. Results 73% regularly use alcohol-based preparations for Hh
(Trauma 96.9%, p = 0.007). 94% think that the hands of the HCW when they are not clean are the main route of transmission of pathogens (Trauma: 87.1%, p = NS). 75.7% think that the environment / hospital surfaces is the main source of pathogens (Trauma: 68.8%) and 16% which are the microorganisms already present in the patient (Trauma: 25%) (p = NS). Perceptions: 89% consider the impact of high IRHC in the outcome of the disease (Trauma: 59.4%, p = 0.009). Regarding the most effective measures to improve the Hh include the formation of HCW, receive regular feedback on how to make the Hh and that a alcohol-based handrub is present at each point of care.
Conclusions
All healthcare workers have adequate knowledge and perceptions about Hh.
Keywords
hand hygiene; healthcare professionals; health knowledge; attitudes; practice; renal dialysis; traumatology.
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Cobo Sánchez JL, Pelayo Alonso R, Menezo Viadero R, Incera Setién ME, Gándara Revuelta M, López López LM. Perception and knowledge of hand hygiene in healthcare professionals in a Nephrology unit: a comparative. Enferm Nefrol [Internet]. 2014 [cited 2025 Apr 30];17(1):[about 7 p.]. Available from: https://www.enfermerianefrologica.com/revista/article/view/4229
