Effectiveness of 3-step hand hygiene technique: a review study
کد: G-1041
نویسندگان: Naghmeh Razaghi © ℗
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خلاصه مقاله
Introduction: Hand hygiene is the most important intervention to reduce the risk of infection transmission. Despite multiple interventions to increase compliance with hand hygiene, adherence to this principle remains insufficient in most institutions. The handwashing technique presented in the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines consists of 6 steps. An alternative technique introduced is a 3-step process. This review study aimed to compare the practical effects of the six-step and three-step techniques. Methodology: In this review article, research related to handwashing techniques was examined. The databases PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL were selected for the literature review. The search strategy included terms such as "hand hygiene," "six-step technique," "three-step technique," and "infection control," covering articles from 2014 to 2024 and limited to English-language RCTs. A total of 40 articles were retrieved, and after evaluating the inclusion criteria, 6 articles were selected for review. Results: Indicators such as hand hygiene compliance rate, accuracy, hand hygiene execution time, and colony clearance rate were evaluated. One of the main reasons for poor hand hygiene compliance is the time factor. The 3-step technique, by reducing the time required, may lead to improved hand hygiene compliance. Studies showed that the compliance rate with the three-step technique was higher than the six-step technique, and there was no statistically significant difference in the reduction of microorganisms between the two techniques. Moreover, the three-step technique is easier to remember and has greater generalizability. Conclusion: Based on the available evidence, the traditional six-step technique can be safely replaced with the three-step technique. This simpler, proposed method can facilitate improved adherence to hand hygiene practices.
کلمات کلیدی
hand hygiene, 3-step h technique, Infection control
