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Hand-washing behaviour and nurses' knowledge after a training programme.

Authors :
Erkan, Tulay
Fındık, Ummu Yıldız
Tokuc, Burcu
Source :
International Journal of Nursing Practice (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.); Oct2011, Vol. 17 Issue 5, p464-469, 6p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

Erkan T, Fındık UY, Tokuc B. International Journal of Nursing Practice 2011; 17: 464-469 Hand-washing behaviour and nurses' knowledge after a training programme The aim of this study was to evaluate the nurses' hand-washing behaviour and knowledge before and after a training programme. This prospective study involved 200 nurses who participated in hand-washing training at a university hospital in Turkey. The data were collected using a personal information form and pre- and post-test surveys that had been developed by the researchers. During the study, the nurses received 40 min of training on hand washing and a handbook prepared by the researchers. The hand-washing behaviour and knowledge of the nurses were assessed before training and 1 month after the training. To analyse the data, descriptive statistics, a t-test and a Mc Nemar chi-squared test were used. Following the training, there was a significant increase in the frequency of hand washing by the nurses ( t = −2.202, P = 0.029), together with an increase in the time allowed for hand washing ( P = 0.024, P < 0.05), knowledge of hand-washing practices ( t = −16.081, P < 0.05) and quality ( t = −10.874, P < 0.05). Planned training programmes for hand washing should be implemented to improve the behaviour and knowledge of nurses. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
13227114
Volume :
17
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
International Journal of Nursing Practice (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
65578186
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1440-172X.2011.01957.x