Applying thematic synthesis to interpretation and commentary in epidemiological studies: identifying what contributes to successful interventions to promote hand hygiene in patient care.

Nicholas Drey; Dinah Gould; Edward Purssell; Jane H. Chudleigh; Donna Moralejo; Rose Gallagher; Annette Jeanes; Neil Wigglesworth; Didier Pittet

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Applying thematic synthesis to interpretation and commentary in epidemiological studies: identifying what contributes to successful interventions to promote hand hygiene in patient care.

September 9, 2020

Drey N, Gould D, Purssell E, et al. BMJ Qual Saf. 2020;29(9):756-763.

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This thematic analysis explored variations in the impact of hand hygiene interventions to prevent healthcare-associated infections. The analysis identified several directions for future research, including exploring ways to avoid the Hawthorne effect, embed the interventions into wider patient safety initiatives, and develop systematic approaches to implementation.

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