Compliance with hand hygiene recommendations during neuromotor rehabilitation procedures in an Italian rehabilitation hospital: an observational study

Angelo Rossini; Marco Tramontano; Giulia Allevi; Massimo Musicco; Antonino Salvia

doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2012.10.023

Compliance with hand hygiene recommendations during neuromotor rehabilitation procedures in an Italian rehabilitation hospital: an observational study

Am J Infect Control. 2013 Jun;41(6):560-1. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2012.10.023. Epub 2013 Feb 11.

Authors

Angelo Rossini¹, Marco Tramontano, Giulia Allevi, Massimo Musicco, Antonino Salvia

Affiliation

¹ Fondazione Santa Lucia I.R.C.C.S, Rome, Italy. a.rossini@hsantalucia.it

PMID: 23410947
DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2012.10.023

Abstract

This report examines hand hygiene practices among 171 therapists from an Italian hospital for neuromotor rehabilitation, the Fondazione Santa Lucia of Rome. Compliance with hand hygiene measures was assessed by direct observation during daily neurorehabilitative activities. This study highlights that attention to this task is generally poor among therapists.

MeSH terms

Adult
Attitude of Health Personnel
Child, Preschool
Guideline Adherence / statistics & numerical data*
Hand Hygiene / methods*
Health Personnel
Humans
Infection Control / methods*
Infectious Disease Transmission, Professional-to-Patient / prevention & control*
Italy
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Rehabilitation Centers