Central aspects when implementing an electronic monitoring system for assessing hand hygiene in clinical settings: A grounded theory study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

New technologies, such as electronic monitoring systems, have been developed to promote increased adherence to hand hygiene among healthcare workers. However, challenges when implementing these technologies in clinical settings have been identified.

Aim

The aim of this study was to explore healthcare workers' experiences when implementing an electronic monitoring system to assess hand hygiene in a clinical setting.

Method

Interviews with healthcare workers (registered nurses, nurse assistants and leaders) involved in the implementation process of an electronic monitoring system (n = 17) were conducted and data were analyzed according to the grounded theory methodology formulated by Strauss and Corbin.

Results

Healthcare workers' experiences we

SUBMITTER: Granqvist K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10998548 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature