Trends in the hand hygiene practices using alcohol-based hand rubs in Japanese hospitals before and after the novel coronavirus pandemic: an observational study using national surveillance data.
J Hosp Infect
; 152: 150-155, 2024 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a global concern in healthcare facilities, and hand hygiene (HH) using alcohol-based hand rubs (ABHR) is fundamentally crucial for their prevention. While previous studies report improvements in HH compliance amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the real situation in Japanese medical settings remains unclear.METHODS:
This observational study sought data from the Japanese national surveillance, focusing on ABHR use in hospitals before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Data were retrieved from facilities certified to receive the Additional Healthcare Reimbursements for Infection Prevention and Control I. The study spanned five years (2019-2023), segmented quarterly, and employed Joinpoint regression analysis to assess the annual percentage change (APC).RESULTS:
Overall, ABHR use per patient per day significantly increased both in critical care units and general wards amid the pandemic. However, the APC in the critical care units demonstrated a downward trend from Q4 of 2021 to Q1 of 2023, and ABHR use in general wards remained below the amount of WHO recommendations.CONCLUSION:
This trend analysis highlighted recent patterns of ABHR use in Japanese hospitals by comparing pre- and post-COVID-19 periods. Although increases in ABHR use were observed over time, sustained efforts to promote HH compliance are necessary, particularly in general wards.Palabras clave
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Infección Hospitalaria
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Higiene de las Manos
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Hospitales
Límite:
Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Hosp Infect
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido