Smartphone application: useful tool in hand hygiene adherence control

Authors

  • Eduardo Signor Basso Santa Cruz do Sul University
  • Barbara Spall Santa Cruz do Sul University
  • Eduarda Stopiglia Roth
  • Eliane Carlosso Krummenauer
  • Rochele Mosmann Menezes
  • Janine Koepp
  • Janete Aparecida Alves Machado
  • Cezane Priscila Reuter
  • Marcelo Carneiro Faculty of MedicineSanta Cruz do Sul UniversitySanta Cruz do Sul - Rio Grande do Sul Brazil

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3396/ijic.v16i2.19751

Keywords:

hand hygiene, compliance, behaviour, healthcare associated infection, intensive care unit, smartphone, Brazil

Abstract

This study analyzed hand hygiene adherence based on the direct observation computed through a standardized electronic form (Google forms®) available in an smartphone. The observed monthly adherence rates increased during the period. The frequency rates were 21.3% in September; 33.3% in October; 38.7% in November; and 59.7% in December (p <0.001). The introduction of direct observation through an smartphone facilitated the strategies and provided periodic feedback.

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Author Biographies

Eduardo Signor Basso, Santa Cruz do Sul University

Department of Biology and Pharmacy, Medicine School, Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Barbara Spall, Santa Cruz do Sul University

Department of Biology and Pharmacy, Medicine School, Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Eduarda Stopiglia Roth

Department of Biology and Pharmacy, Medicine School, Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Eliane Carlosso Krummenauer

Vice-coordinator of the Hospital Infection Control Committee, Hospital Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Master’s Degree Student of the Strictu sensu Postgraduate Program in Health Promotion, Universidade de Santa Cruz Member of Patient Education, Technology and Safety Group (GTESP) – Santa Cruz University

Rochele Mosmann Menezes

Hospital Infection Control Committee, Hospital Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Master’s Degree Student of the Strictu sensu Postgraduate Program in Health Promotion, Universidade de Santa Cruz Member of Patient Education, Technology and Safety Group (GTESP) – Santa Cruz University

Janine Koepp

Professor of The Department of Nursing – Nursing School, Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul. Member of Patient Education, Technology and Safety Group (GTESP) – Santa Cruz University

Janete Aparecida Alves Machado

Hospital Infection Control Committee, Hospital Santa Cruz, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Cezane Priscila Reuter

Professor of the Department of Biology and Pharmacy – Pharmacy School and the Strictu sensu Postgraduate Program in Health Promotion, Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil

Marcelo Carneiro, Faculty of MedicineSanta Cruz do Sul UniversitySanta Cruz do Sul - Rio Grande do Sul Brazil

Doctor of Medical Science Master of Science Microbiology Infectious Disease Specialist MD Chief of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology - Santa Cruz Hospital Leader of Patient Education, Technology and Safety Group (GTESP) – Santa Cruz University

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Published

2020-06-30

How to Cite

Basso, E. S., Spall, B., Roth, E. S., Krummenauer, E. C., Menezes, R. M., Koepp, J., Machado, J. A. A., Reuter, C. P., & Carneiro, M. (2020). Smartphone application: useful tool in hand hygiene adherence control. International Journal of Infection Control, 16(2). https://doi.org/10.3396/ijic.v16i2.19751

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2020)

Section

Original Articles

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