β-Lactamase production in key gram-negative pathogen isolates from the Arabian Peninsula
Infections due to Gram-negative bacilli (GNB) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality
worldwide. The extent of antibiotic resistance in GNB in countries of the Gulf Cooperation …
worldwide. The extent of antibiotic resistance in GNB in countries of the Gulf Cooperation …
Validity of hand hygiene compliance measurement by observation: a systematic review
A Jeanes, PG Coen, DJ Gould, NS Drey - American journal of infection …, 2019 - Elsevier
Background Hand hygiene is monitored by direct observation to improve practice, but this
approach can potentially cause information, selection, and confounding bias, threatening …
approach can potentially cause information, selection, and confounding bias, threatening …
[HTML][HTML] Hand hygiene compliance and associated factors among health care providers in Central Gondar zone public primary hospitals, Northwest Ethiopia
GT Engdaw, M Gebrehiwot, Z Andualem - Antimicrobial Resistance & …, 2019 - Springer
Background Poor hand hygiene compliance is one in all the leading contributory factors to
healthcare-associated infections. This is an important source of complications across the …
healthcare-associated infections. This is an important source of complications across the …
[HTML][HTML] Compliance and knowledge of healthcare workers regarding hand hygiene and use of disinfectants: a study based in Karachi
Background Hand hygiene is the cardinal step in combating various healthcare-associated
infections. These infections are a cause of 37,000 deaths in Europe and 100,000 deaths in …
infections. These infections are a cause of 37,000 deaths in Europe and 100,000 deaths in …
[HTML][HTML] Hand hygiene compliance and associated factors among health care providers in Gondar University Hospital, Gondar, North West Ethiopia
NM Abdella, MA Tefera, AE Eredie, TF Landers… - BMC public health, 2014 - Springer
Background Health care associated infections are more predominant in developing
countries where Hand hygiene compliance is associated with so many factors. However …
countries where Hand hygiene compliance is associated with so many factors. However …
[HTML][HTML] Assessment of hand hygiene facilities and staff compliance in a large tertiary health care facility in northern Nigeria: a cross sectional study
Background The burden of healthcare-associated infection (HAI) is 2 to 18 times higher in
developing countries. However, few data are available regarding infection prevention and …
developing countries. However, few data are available regarding infection prevention and …
[HTML][HTML] Microbiological contamination of mobile phones of clinicians in intensive care units and neonatal care units in public hospitals in Kuwait
M Heyba, M Ismaiel, A Alotaibi, M Mahmoud… - BMC infectious …, 2015 - Springer
Background The objective of this study was to explore the prevalence of microbiological
contamination of mobile phones that belong to clinicians in intensive care units (ICUs) …
contamination of mobile phones that belong to clinicians in intensive care units (ICUs) …
Knowledge, awareness and practice of infection control by health care workers in the intensive care units of a tertiary hospital in Nigeria
Background: Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs), one of the leading causes of, morbidity and
mortality, are common in developing countries. Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus …
mortality, are common in developing countries. Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus …
Nursing students' knowledge and practices of standard precautions: A Jordanian web-based survey
OM AL-Rawajfah, A Tubaishat - Nurse education today, 2015 - Elsevier
Background The main purpose of this web-based survey was to evaluate Jordanian nursing
students' knowledge and practice of standard precautions. Methods A cross-sectional …
students' knowledge and practice of standard precautions. Methods A cross-sectional …
[HTML][HTML] Promotion of hand hygiene strengthening initiative in a Nigerian teaching hospital: implication for improved patient safety in low-income health facilities
CJ Uneke, CD Ndukwe, PG Oyibo… - Brazilian Journal of …, 2014 - SciELO Brasil
Background: Health care-associated infection remains a significant hazard for hospitalized
patients. Hand hygiene is a fundamental action for ensuring patient safety. Objective: To …
patients. Hand hygiene is a fundamental action for ensuring patient safety. Objective: To …