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Assessing the incorporation of the 'Five Moments for Hand Hygiene' into nursing procedure textbooks.

Adrijana SvenšekDominika MuršecNino Fijačko
Published in: Nurse education in practice (2024)
Hand hygiene is crucial for healthcare infections prevention and control. The study found differences in the frequency of hand hygiene in these nursing procedures. WHO's Five Moments for Hand Hygiene guidelines are not universally accepted, with inadequate hygiene often observed before patient contact. Future research should review foreign textbooks and update existing ones.
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