A Multifaceted Approach to the "Bare below the Elbow" Concept and Hand Hygiene Compliance among Healthcare Professionals-Multicenter Population-Based Study.

Nosocomial infections remain an important issue for patient safety concerns. Since hospital infections are mainly connected with healthcare professionals' routines, an increase in hand hygiene effectiveness through compliance with the "bare below the elbow" (BBE) concept could reduce the number of nosocomial infections. Therefore, this study aims to evaluate hand hygiene and to investigate healthcare professionals' compliance with the BBE concept.

The Association between Hand Disinfection Techniques and Their Barriers, as Well as the "Bare below the Elbows" Concept, among Healthcare Professionals-A Study Based on a Polish Population.

Hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent nosocomial infections. Nevertheless, the hands of healthcare professionals are still the primary route of transmission of pathogens responsible for such infections. The aim of this study was to evaluate hand disinfection techniques and investigate the risk factors that may explain the improper hand disinfection techniques among healthcare workers.