@article{ART003230565},
author={Kim, Hyo Su and Jeong, Ihn Sook},
title={Efficacy of a Hand Hygiene Program for Inpatients},
journal={Global Health and Nursing},
issn={2233-5560},
year={2025},
volume={15},
number={2},
pages={126-134},
doi={10.35144/ghn.2025.15.2.126}
TY - JOUR
AU - Kim, Hyo Su
AU - Jeong, Ihn Sook
TI - Efficacy of a Hand Hygiene Program for Inpatients
JO - Global Health and Nursing
PY - 2025
VL - 15
IS - 2
PB - Research Institute of Nursing Science
SP - 126
EP - 134
SN - 2233-5560
AB - Purpose: This study aimed to implement a hand hygiene intervention for inpatients and evaluate its effectiveness.
Methods: The intervention consisted of three components: First, hand sanitizers were placed on personal drawers and intravenous poles, and hand sanitizing tissues were provided. Second, posters were placed on bedside tables, drawers, and hand sanitizer containers, highlighting the importance of hand hygiene and key moments from the patient’s perspective. Third, a brief face-to-face guidance was provided, as well as hands-on training using leaflets for hand hygiene. Results: The observed hand hygiene compliance rate was significantly higher in the experimental group (36.9±26.1%) than in the control group (15.6±14.0%) (Z=-4.45, p<.001). The self-reported compliance rate was also significantly higher in the experimental group (36.4±24.5%) the control group (33.5±23.5%) (Z=-2.29, p=.022). In the experimental group, hand sanitizer use significantly increased from 24.2% to 62.6% (p<.001). The most preferred placement for hand hygiene products was the mobile intravenous pole.
Conclusion: The intervention was effective in improving effectively improved hand hygiene compliance among hospitalized patients and can serve as a practical infection prevention strategy.
KW - Compliance;Hand hygiene;Hand sanitizers;Inpatients;Observation
DO - 10.35144/ghn.2025.15.2.126
ER -
Kim, Hyo Su and Jeong, Ihn Sook. (2025). Efficacy of a Hand Hygiene Program for Inpatients. Global Health and Nursing, 15(2), 126-134.
Kim, Hyo Su and Jeong, Ihn Sook. 2025, "Efficacy of a Hand Hygiene Program for Inpatients", Global Health and Nursing, vol.15, no.2 pp.126-134. Available from: doi:10.35144/ghn.2025.15.2.126
Kim, Hyo Su, Jeong, Ihn Sook "Efficacy of a Hand Hygiene Program for Inpatients" Global Health and Nursing 15.2 pp.126-134 (2025) : 126.
Kim, Hyo Su, Jeong, Ihn Sook. Efficacy of a Hand Hygiene Program for Inpatients. 2025; 15(2), 126-134. Available from: doi:10.35144/ghn.2025.15.2.126
Kim, Hyo Su and Jeong, Ihn Sook. "Efficacy of a Hand Hygiene Program for Inpatients" Global Health and Nursing 15, no.2 (2025) : 126-134.doi: 10.35144/ghn.2025.15.2.126
Kim, Hyo Su; Jeong, Ihn Sook. Efficacy of a Hand Hygiene Program for Inpatients. Global Health and Nursing, 15(2), 126-134. doi: 10.35144/ghn.2025.15.2.126
Kim, Hyo Su; Jeong, Ihn Sook. Efficacy of a Hand Hygiene Program for Inpatients. Global Health and Nursing. 2025; 15(2) 126-134. doi: 10.35144/ghn.2025.15.2.126
Kim, Hyo Su, Jeong, Ihn Sook. Efficacy of a Hand Hygiene Program for Inpatients. 2025; 15(2), 126-134. Available from: doi:10.35144/ghn.2025.15.2.126
Kim, Hyo Su and Jeong, Ihn Sook. "Efficacy of a Hand Hygiene Program for Inpatients" Global Health and Nursing 15, no.2 (2025) : 126-134.doi: 10.35144/ghn.2025.15.2.126
