Publications by authors named "Liliana Victorino Alves Correa"
The impact of an effective 3-step hand hygiene technique in reducing potentially pathogenic microorganisms found on nursing professionals' hands.
Marília Duarte Valim Emanuelle Righetto Corrêa Alexandre Paulo Machado Liliana Victorino Alves Corrêa Richarlisson Borges de Morais
J Infect Dev Ctries
August 2023
Introduction: Healthcare-associated infections are concerning adverse events and hand hygiene is considered an essential preventive measure. The objective of the present study was to assess the effect of a correct 3-step hand hygiene technique on reducing of potentially pathogenic microorganisms on hands related to the WHO five moments for hand hygiene.
Methodology: A cross-sectional study was performed by means of direct observation involving 60 Intensive Care Units (ICU) and clinical nursing professionals in a Brazilian hospital.