Beyond the diagnosis of drug-resistant Tuberculosis in Norway: patients' experiences before, during and after treatment.

Background: This study aims to explore the varied experiences of patients with drug-resistant tuberculosis in Norway. The study emphasizes challenges and implications of being diagnosed with drug-resistant tuberculosis, including the impact on psychosocial health during the diagnosis, disease, treatment, isolation and recovery phases. Norway is a low endemic country of tuberculosis.

The hand hygiene compliance of student nurses during clinical placements.

Aims And Objectives: To observe student nurses' overall and moment-specific hand hygiene compliance during clinical placement.

Background: Hand hygiene is the single most important measure to prevent healthcare-associated infections. However, research has shown low compliance among healthcare workers.