2009
DOI: 10.1590/s0103-05822009000200010
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Adesão à técnica de lavagem de mãos em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal

Abstract: OBJETIVO:Avaliar o cumprimento da técnica de lavagem das mãos empregadas em uma unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal (UTIN) pelos profissionais de saúde e visitantes. MÉTODOS: Estudo prospectivo e observacional em uma UTIN universitária em Santos (SP). Observações foram feitas nos períodos da manhã e da tarde por um período de sete meses. Os dados foram coletados por dois estudantes de medicina em planilha específica. As pessoas observadas não sabiam da natureza do trabalho. Para comparar os resultados obseva… Show more

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“…22 The practice of hand hygiene is recognized as the most effective measure for the prevention of HAIs, as demonstrated by studies that show a reduction in the transmission of pathogenic microorganisms in parallel with the increased adherence of the professionals to the procedure. Despite its epidemiological importance, promoting adherence to this practice is a challenge.…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…22 The practice of hand hygiene is recognized as the most effective measure for the prevention of HAIs, as demonstrated by studies that show a reduction in the transmission of pathogenic microorganisms in parallel with the increased adherence of the professionals to the procedure. Despite its epidemiological importance, promoting adherence to this practice is a challenge.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…23 Different causes are attributed to the negligence of health professionals towards the hand hygiene technique, sometimes related to their beliefs and myths, lack of nearby sinks and adequate resources, skin reactions on the hands, lack of motivation, time, human resources, preparation and awareness about the importance of the hands in the transmission of microorganisms. 22 Some authors reported that, according to their experience and the review of the conducted literature, there are several factors, pointed out by health professionals, that interfere in this decision making about the adherence or not to the hand hygiene practice, such as: forgetfulness, ignorance of its importance, distance from sink, skin rash, insufficient time and lack of materials. 24 A qualitative study, based on structured interviews, attended by 65 nurses, physicians and medical students in intensive care and surgery services from five hospitals in Holland, considered: priority activities, lack of equipment and accessible materials, lack of time, forgetfulness, the lack of scientific evidence about the importance of hand hygiene in preventing cross-infections and the lack of positive role models and norms.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A higienização das mãos é a medida mais econômica e eficaz para se reduzir infecções relacionadas à assistência à saúde, embora sendo um procedimento simples, a falta de adesão dos profissionais de saúde é um problema relatado em muitos estudos 8 . Um estudo europeu retrata que em 2843 oportunidades de higiene de mãos de 1043 funcionários do hospital, houve apenas 48% de aderência à técnica 4 .…”
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“…Estudos realizados no Brasil, em um hospital universitário, encontraram uma taxa de adesão em torno de 46% do total de 180 observações de oportunidade de HM 6 . Também em hospital universitário, da cidade de Santos, foi demonstrada uma adesão de 56% de 43 observações de adesão à higiene de mãos 8 .…”
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