Using behavioural science to help fight the coronavirus
This paper summarises useful evidence from behavioural science for fighting the COVID-19
outbreak. It is based on an extensive literature search of relevant behavioural interventions …
outbreak. It is based on an extensive literature search of relevant behavioural interventions …
Hand (y) hygiene insights: Applying three theoretical models to investigate hospital patients' and visitors' hand hygiene behavior
Background Improving hand hygiene in hospitals is the most efficient method to prevent
healthcare-associated infections. The hand hygiene behavior of hospital patients and …
healthcare-associated infections. The hand hygiene behavior of hospital patients and …
The effect of persuasive messages on hospital visitors' hand hygiene behavior.
Objective: Hospital visitors pose a risk for transmitting pathogens that can cause health care–
associated infections. The present study aimed to test an evidence-based intervention to …
associated infections. The present study aimed to test an evidence-based intervention to …
Overview of the role of spatial factors in indoor SARS-CoV-2 transmission: a space-based framework for assessing the multi-route infection risk
The COVID-19 pandemic has lasted from 2019 to 2022, severely disrupting human health
and daily life. The combined effects of spatial, environmental, and behavioral factors on …
and daily life. The combined effects of spatial, environmental, and behavioral factors on …
Focusing on families and visitors reduces healthcare associated respiratory viral infections in a neonatal intensive care unit
WM Linam, EM Marrero, MD Honeycutt… - Pediatric Quality & …, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Methods: This quality improvement project took place in a large tertiary NICU to reduce
HARVIs. Interventions primarily focused on improving FVHH and reducing visitation by …
HARVIs. Interventions primarily focused on improving FVHH and reducing visitation by …
Hand hygiene during the early neonatal period: a mixed-methods observational study in healthcare facilities and households in rural Cambodia
Y Nalule, H Buxton, A Macintyre, P Ir, P Pors… - International journal of …, 2021 - mdpi.com
Background: Globally, infections are the third leading cause of neonatal mortality.
Predominant risk factors for facility-born newborns are poor hygiene practices that span both …
Predominant risk factors for facility-born newborns are poor hygiene practices that span both …
Do the servicescape of public and private hospitals differ? The Malaysian context
KP Lai, SC Chong - International Journal of Quality and Service …, 2019 - emerald.com
Purpose This study aims to explore if public and private hospitals have differing
servicescape attributes. Design/methodology/approach The study uses a two-stage (EFA …
servicescape attributes. Design/methodology/approach The study uses a two-stage (EFA …
Can educational speech intervention improve visitors' hand hygiene compliance?
Background Hand hygiene, a simple and low-cost measure, remains the leading
intervention for reducing the burden related to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) …
intervention for reducing the burden related to healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) …
Effects of audio-visual stimulation on hand hygiene compliance among family and non-family visitors of pediatric wards: a quasi-experimental pre-post intervention …
D Kim, O Lee - Journal of Pediatric Nursing, 2019 - Elsevier
Purpose This study aimed to identify the differences in interventional effects on hand
hygiene compliance (HHC) among families and visitors in pediatric wards. Design & …
hygiene compliance (HHC) among families and visitors in pediatric wards. Design & …
Does physician leadership influence followers' hand hygiene compliance?
J Shim, S Park, GE Kim, YS Jeong… - Open Forum …, 2019 - academic.oup.com
The aim of this study was to determine factors influencing the hand hygiene compliance of a
physician. We found a strong correlation between a leader's (staff member's or fellow's) and …
physician. We found a strong correlation between a leader's (staff member's or fellow's) and …