Mejora de los conocimientos sobre higiene de manos del personal sanitario tras un curso de formación del Hospital Universitario La Paz y sus percepciones sobre la higiene de manos / No disponible

OBJETIVOS: analizar el grado de conocimientos y las percepciones en higiene de manos de las personas involucradas en la asistencia sanitaria del Hospital Universitario La Paz. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: estudio cuasiexperimental. Durante el período 2016-2017 se empleó una encuesta de conocimientos y de percepciones en una muestra de 2614 sujetos, seguida de formación, tras la que se repitió la encuesta de conocimientos. Se realizaron las pruebas: ji-cuadrado y Test-T sobre los resultados de las encuestas de conocimientos, pre y post curso. Además, se realizó una regresión logística multivariante donde la variable dependiente era las puntuaciones excelentes (14-15 puntos) y las independientes el sexo, la edad y las categorías profesionales de mayor participación en la muestra. RESULTADOS: la puntuación media de la encuesta de conocimientos pre y post formación fue de 11,9 y 12,7 (p < 0,001), respectivamente. Ser mujer, tener entre 10 y 18 años de experiencia profesional y pertenecer a la categoría profesional de enfermería, se asoció a una mayor probabilidad de obtener una puntuación excelente (OR = 1,8 95%; IC = 1,3-2,4). Predominaron las percepciones favorables y la falta de tiempo se identificó como la principal causa de incumplimiento. «Descripción de un brote polimicrobiano en una unidad de cuidados intensivos durante la ola pandémica de COVID-19 de marzo 2020». CONCLUSIONES: el nivel de conocimientos en higiene de manos fue alto y mejoró mediante una actividad formativa en todo el personal. La sobrecarga laboral es un escollo importante para un buen cumplimiento de la higiene de manos

OBJECTIVES: to analyze the degree of knowledge and perceptions in hand hygiene of the people involved in health care at Hospital Universitario La Paz. MATERIAL AND METHODS: quasi-experimental study. During the period 2016-2017 a survey of knowledge and perceptions was carried out in a sample of 2,614 subjects. This was followed by training, after which the knowledge survey was repeated. The tests were performed: chi-square and Test-T on the results of the survey of knowledge, before and after the course. In addition, a multivariate logistic regression was performed and the dependent variable was excellent scores (14-15 points) and the independent variables were sex, age and the professional categories with the highest participation in the sample. RESULTS: the mean score of the pre and post training knowledge survey was 11.9 and 12.7 (p < 0.001), respectively. Being a woman, having between 10 and 18 years of professional experience and belonging to the professional category of nursing, was associated with a greater probability of obtaining an excellent score (OR = 1.8, 95%; IC 1,3-2,4). Favorable perceptions predominated and lack of time was identified as the main cause of noncompliance. CONCLUSIONS: the level of knowledge in hand hygiene was high and improved through a training activity for all staff. Work overload is a major stumbling block for good hand hygiene compliance

[A hand hygiene education program. Comparison between handwashing and the use of alcohol solutions]. / Programa de formación sobre la higiene de las manos. Estudio comparativo aleatorizado del lavado higiénico y el uso de soluciones alcohólicas.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the results of a hand hygiene education program in nursing staff, and to compare the efficacy of handwashing with and without the application of alcohol solutions. METHOD: A hand hygiene educational program was applied in nursing professionals through theoretical and practical workshops. The workshops were evaluated through a student satisfaction survey. During the training period, a prospective randomized study was performed and the students were divided into 3 groups. The results of routine handwashing, handwashing after the training period, and the application of alcohol solutions were compared. A hand culture was taken from all participants before and after each intervention and the reduction in the number of colony-forming units (CFU) was evaluated. In a fourth group, artificial contamination was performed and the effectiveness of routine handwashing was analyzed by detection of residual contamination with ultraviolet light. RESULTS: Seventy-three workshops were imparted, with 792 students (462 nurses, 26 midwives and 304 nursing auxiliaries). Overall evaluation of the course was 8.3/10 and the trainers' score was 9/10. The mean reduction in CFU was 100.7 in the routine handwashing group, 100.3 in the group performing handwashing according to the protocol, and 118.2 in the alcohol solution group (p = 0.026). CONCLUSIONS: The hand hygiene training program was well regarded by the nursing staff. The reduction in bacterial count was greater when alcohol solutions were used than in other forms of handwashing.

Programa de formación sobre la higiene de las manos. Estudio comparativo aleatorizado del lavado higiénico y el uso de soluciones alcohólicas / A hand hygiene education program. Comparison between handwashing and the use of alcohol solutions

Objetivo. Analizar los resultados de un programa de formación sobre higiene de las manos en el personal de enfermería y comparar la eficacia del lavado higiénico de las manos con la aplicación de soluciones alcohólicas. Método. Se aplicó un programa de formación en higiene de las manos mediante talleres teoricoprácticos a personal de enfermería. La metodología docente se evaluó mediante una encuesta de valoración. Durante la formación se realizó un estudio prospectivo aleatorizado en 3 grupos, y se compararon los resultados del lavado de manos habitual, el lavado de manos tras la enseñanza de un protocolo y la aplicación de soluciones alcohólicas. Se recogió un cultivo de manos antes y después de cada intervención, y se analizó la reducción del número de unidades formadoras de colonias (UFC). A un cuarto grupo se le aplicó contaminación artificial y se valoró la efectividad del lavado de manos mediante la detección de restos con luz ultravioleta. Resultados. Se realizaron 73 talleres en los que se formaron 792 alumnos (462 enfermeras, 26 matronas y 304 auxiliares de enfermería). La valoración global del curso fue de 8,3/10 y la de los docentes de 9/10. El descenso medio de UFC fue de 100,7 en el grupo de lavado habitual, 100,3 en el de lavado según protocolo y 118,2 (p = 0,026) en el de solución alcohólica. Conclusiones. El programa de formación sobre higiene de las manos es un método de enseñanza bien valorado por el personal de enfermería. Las soluciones alcohólicas logran una mayor reducción del recuento bacteriano que el lavado de manos

Objective. To analyze the results of a hand hygiene education program in nursing staff, and to compare the efficacy of handwashing with and without the application of alcohol solutions. Method. A hand hygiene educational program was applied in nursing professionals through theoretical and practical workshops. The workshops were evaluated through a student satisfaction survey. During the training period, a prospective randomized study was performed and the students were divided into 3 groups. The results of routine handwashing, handwashing after the training period, and the application of alcohol solutions were compared. A hand culture was taken from all participants before and after each intervention and the reduction in the number of colony-forming units (CFU) was evaluated. In a fourth group, artificial contamination was performed and the effectiveness of routine handwashing was analyzed by detection of residual contamination with ultraviolet light. Results. Seventy-three workshops were imparted, with 792 students (462 nurses, 26 midwives and 304 nursing auxiliaries). Overall evaluation of the course was 8.3/10 and the trainers' score was 9/10. The mean reduction in CFU was 100.7 in the routine handwashing group, 100.3 in the group performing handwashing according to the protocol, and 118.2 in the alcohol solution group (p = 0.026). Conclusions. The hand hygiene training program was well regarded by the nursing staff. The reduction in bacterial count was greater when alcohol solutions were used than in other forms of handwashing