Iterative co-creation for improved hand hygiene and aseptic techniques in the operating room: experiences from the safe hands study

• Main Authors: Annette Erichsen Andersson (Author), Maria Frödin (Author), Lisen Dellenborg (Author), Lars Wallin (Author), Jesper Hök (Author), Brigid M. Gillespie (Author), Ewa Wikström (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Hand hygiene and aseptic techniques are essential preventives in combating hospital-acquired infections. However, implementation of these strategies in the operating room remains suboptimal. There is a paucity of intervention studies providing detailed information on effective me...