reviewInfection Control and Hospital EpidemiologyJan 20, 2010Closed access

Systematic Review of Studies on Compliance with Hand Hygiene Guidelines in Hospital Care

Erasmus MC · Dutch Health Care Inspectorate · +1 more institution

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Abstract

Objectives

To assess the prevalence and correlates of compliance and noncompliance with hand hygiene guidelines in hospital care.

Design

A systematic review of studies published before January 1, 2009, on observed or self-reported compliance rates.

Citation impact

1,123
total citations
FWCI
20.71
Percentile
100%
References
122
Citations per year

Authors

7

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Hygiene
  • Medicine
  • Compliance (psychology)
  • Family medicine
  • Health care
  • MEDLINE
  • Intensive care
  • Infection control
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