The significance of hand hygiene in nursing of a patient on chronic dialysis

Authors

  • Barbara Oštir
  • Olga Šušteršič

Abstract

Hospital infections represent a serious problem, in our country and abroad. In spite of the progress in the field of hospital hygiene in general, the hygiene of hands remains the most important element of the chain of transmission. Hand desinfection is the most effective, the least costly and the quickest solution of the problem. Substitute dialysis treatment present high risk of infection. The goal of the research study was to find out the level of hand hygiene among nurses on the dialysis department. The results revealed poor hand hygiene and inadequate activities. The reasons for this extend from exhaustion to ignorance and distrust in changes. Only a systematic approach to the problem will bring effective solutions.

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Published

2005-03-01

How to Cite

Oštir, B., & Šušteršič, O. (2005). The significance of hand hygiene in nursing of a patient on chronic dialysis. Slovenian Nursing Review, 39(1), 27–31. Retrieved from https://obzornik.zbornica-zveza.si:8443/index.php/ObzorZdravNeg/article/view/2530

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