A mixed-method study to assess the knowledge-practice gap regarding hand hygiene among healthcare providers in a tertiary care hospital

Background: Healthcare providers (HCPs) have been identified as the most common vehicle for transmission of hospital acquired infections (HAIs) from patient to patient and within the healthcare environment. Hand hygiene has been identified as the single most important, simplest and least expensive means of preventing HAIs. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge of hand hygiene among healthcare providers in a tertiary care hospital in Bengaluru.Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study was conducted among all the health care providers who have been working in the hospital for more than one year. Total 122 health care providers were included in the study. A semi-structured, self-administered questionnaire was developed and used to obtain information on respondent’s socio-demographic characteristics, and knowledge of hand hygiene. For collecting data in this study, the World Health Organization (WHO) "Hand Hygiene Knowledge Questionnaire "revised 2009 edition was used. Descriptive statistics was used as necessary.Results: A total of 122 health care providers participated in the study. Among them 78 (63.9%) have received formal training in hand washing. The mean age of the study participants was 29.11±8.6 years. Majority opined that hand rubbing is required before palpation of the abdomen (86.9%) knowledge about hand hygiene was found to be moderate in majority of the study subjects (144 out of 200, 74%).Conclusions: In the present study the knowledge on hand hygiene among health care providers is moderate it highlights the importance of improving the current training programs targeting hand hygiene practices among health care providers.

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Tu1470 – Postsplenectomy Prophylaxis – a Ten-Year Audit in a Tertiary Care Hospital in India – a Mixed Method Study

Gastroenterology ◽

10.1016/s0016-5085(19)40810-x ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 156 (6) ◽

pp. S-1492-S-1493

Author(s):

Vikram Kate ◽

Amaranathan Anandhi ◽

Sathasivam Sureshkumar ◽

Sathyanarayan Varuna ◽

Subair Mohsina ◽

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Keyword(s):

Mixed Method ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Mixed Method Study ◽

Care Hospital

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Reduction in nosocomial infection with improved hand hygiene in intensive care units of a tertiary care hospital in Argentina

American Journal of Infection Control ◽

10.1016/j.ajic.2004.08.009 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 33 (7) ◽

pp. 392-397 ◽

Cited By ~ 177

Author(s):

Victor D. Rosenthal ◽

Sandra Guzman ◽

Nasia Safdar

Keyword(s):

Intensive Care ◽

Hand Hygiene ◽

Nosocomial Infection ◽

Intensive Care Units ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Care Hospital

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Attitude and Practice of Contraception among Gynecologists at a Tertiary Care Hospital

Journal of SAFOG with DVD ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10006-1244 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 5 (3) ◽

pp. 129-131 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Sunita Hemani ◽

Premlata Mital

Keyword(s):

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Barrier Method ◽

Unintended Pregnancies ◽

Attitude And Practice ◽

Complete Knowledge ◽

The Mean ◽

Medical Healthcare

ABSTRACT Medical healthcare providers are an important link with the general public to impart knowledge regarding contraception. However, their own attitude and practice of contraception is often lacking. Objective This study was conducted to assess the attitude and practice of contraception over the last 5 years of the gynecologists themselves in a tertiary care hospital in Jaipur. Materials and methods The study was conducted on 125 female gynecologists in a tertiary care hospital in Jaipur. All were given a questionnaire which was duly filled by them and data obtained was analyzed. Results All the doctors used some form of contraception. The mean age was 29.32 years. The commonest was the barrier method (38.4%) followed by OC pills (27.2%). Twenty-one percent of the barrier users used them occasionally. Emergency contraception was used by either those using natural methods of contraception or who were occasional users of OC pills or condoms. Fifty percent of the couples relying on natural methods conceived. Conclusion Gynecologists have complete knowledge regarding contraception, yet fail to use it regularly. Proper attitude and practice is essential to prevent unintended pregnancies. How to cite this article Hemani S, Hooja N, Mital P. Attitude and Practice of Contraception among Gynecologists at a Tertiary Care Hospital. J South Asian Feder Obst Gynae 2013;5(3): 129-131.

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Adverse Drug Reaction Policy in a Tertiary Care Hospital

International Journal of Research Foundation of Hospital and Health Care Administration ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10035-1035 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 41-47

Author(s):

V Aggarwal ◽

Shakti Kumar Gupta ◽

DK Sharma ◽

S Arya ◽

S Singh

Keyword(s):

Adverse Drug Reaction ◽

Drug Reaction ◽

Tertiary Care Hospital ◽

Tertiary Care ◽

Healthcare Providers ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Care Hospital ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Study Population ◽

Personnel Paramédical

ABSTRACT Adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and contribute to the incidence of adverse events, resulting in increased healthcare costs. Healthcare providers need to understand their role and responsibility in the detection, management, documentation, and reporting of ADRs. The purpose of this study is to provide guidelines regarding the procedure of reporting ADRs to hospital authority. It was a descriptive cross-sectional study carried out between April and August 2013. The study population included doctors, nursing personnel, paramedical staff and quality managers of tertiary care hospital from one public and two private hospitals. Interaction was done with study population against the back drop of the checklist and ADR policy was formulated. How to cite this article Singh S, Gupta SK, Arya S, Sharma DK, Aggarwal V. Adverse Drug Reaction Policy in a Tertiary Care Hospital. Int J Res Foundation Hosp Healthc Adm 2015; 3(1):41-47.

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