Publications by authors named "Justus Menzel"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to systematically observe and improve hand hygiene compliance in operating rooms (OR) since it's crucial for preventing healthcare-associated infections, guided by WHO recommendations on direct observation.* -
- Hand hygiene compliance was monitored among various surgical staff in two departments, with only one receiving tailored training and direct feedback from an infection control nurse to evaluate its effectiveness.* -
- Results showed a significant increase in compliance in the intervention group (from 40% to 75%), while the control group saw minimal improvement (from 48% to 55%), highlighting the lack of awareness about proper hand hygiene practices among staff.*