2017
DOI: 10.5205/1981-8963-v11i12a22884p5289-5296-2017
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Avaliação da infraestrutura hospitalar para a higienização das mãos

Abstract: Objective: to evaluate the infrastructure of a Brazilian public hospital for Hand Hygiene. Method: this is a quantitative, descriptive, exploratory, cross-sectional study performed in a Brazilian public hospital. Seven hospitalization units were evaluated. Also, 43 nurses were interviewed through questionnaires, 37 of them were assistants and six of them were managers. Results: in three of the units, there were no lavatories inside the wards, and in seven units, there were no dispensers of antiseptic. Regardin… Show more

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“…Despite the disagreement of results, both studies show that the lack of these supplies is related to low HH compliance and, therefore, must be remedied. 17 Hand washing with soap and water is still recommended as the first option in situations where the hands are visibly dirty, and use of alcohol is indicated in other situations. 14 Water and soap are important agents of HH, as soap has structures similar to fats, known as amphiphiles, i.e., a hydrophobic part and a hydrophilic part.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Despite the disagreement of results, both studies show that the lack of these supplies is related to low HH compliance and, therefore, must be remedied. 17 Hand washing with soap and water is still recommended as the first option in situations where the hands are visibly dirty, and use of alcohol is indicated in other situations. 14 Water and soap are important agents of HH, as soap has structures similar to fats, known as amphiphiles, i.e., a hydrophobic part and a hydrophilic part.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Além de destacar a importância da técnica de HM, é necessário que se priorize também as questões referentes à infraestrutura hospitalar. Dentre todos os fatores que contribuem para que essa atividade aconteça de forma segura e eficiente, os enfermeiros são os profissionais responsáveis na supervisão e na gestão da aquisição de materiais, o controle destes, bem como realizar atividades voltadas para educação continuada da equipe (MOURA et al, 2017).…”
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“…Do total de publicações analisadas, apenas três (11,1%) (20,21,23) avaliaram também a infraestrutura das instituições, atribuindo a baixa adesão também a fatores institucionais. Nesse contexto, é essencial uma infraestrutura adequada para que se tenha uma prática de HM de forma satisfatória e com os insumos necessários, porém essa realidade está longe do esperado (46) .…”
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