A quasi-randomized controlled before-after study using performance feedback and goal setting as elements of hand hygiene promotion

ConclusionIn the feedback condition, a marginally significant increase of HHEs was found from T1 to T2 (MT1 = 7.3, MT2 = 10.3, MT3 = 8.2). In the goal-setting condition, HHEs increased only descriptively from T1 to T2 (MT1 = 6.8, MT2 = 8.7, MT3 = 7.8). In the combined condition, HHEs increased significantly from T1 to T2, and were still significantly elevated at T3 (MT1 = 7.9, MT2 = 17.0, MT3= 12.9). Over all wards and study phases, count dispenser usage frequency was highly correlated with HH compliance (ρ = 0.766, p <0.001). This study suggests that combining goal setting and feedback is a useful approach for improving HH.
Source: Journal of Hospital Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research