Investigation of Fluorescent Concretization Intervention on Intensive Care Nurses' Hand Hygiene Training

Aim: The primary objective was to assess the effect of fluorescent concretization intervention on intensive care nurses' hand-washing efficiency, skill performance, and duration scores during the training process. A secondary objective was to investigate the intensive care nurses to determine their level of hand hygiene knowledge before and after the training.

Design: Cluster-randomised controlled pretest-posttest and follow-up research design was used.

Methods: This study was conducted at a tertiary hospital in XX province, Türkiye. Seventy-six nurses from intensive care units participated in hand hygiene training. In addition to routine hand hygiene training, the participants in the intervention group (n=39) had their hand washing efficiency evaluated using ultraviolet A light. The dirty spots were shown to the participants, and the reasons were discussed. The participants in the control group (n=37) received hand washing training without fluorescent concretization and ultraviolet light intervention. The Hand Hygiene theoretical information is an evidence-based workplace intervention delivered by trained facilitators across two training. Hand Hygiene Information Forms were administered upon registration and before randomisation of all participants immediately after the final training. Two independent researchers observed Hand Washing Skill Checklist and Efficacy forms in three follow-ups (before training, 15 days after training, and four months after training).

Aim: Nurses have a pivotal role in preventing and managing healthcare-acquired/associated infections by effective hand washing. The primary objective was to assess the effect of fluorescent concretization intervention on intensive care nurses' hand-washing efficiency, skill performance, and duration scores during the training process. A secondary objective was to investigate the intensive care nurses to determine their level of hand hygiene knowledge before and after the training.

Design: Cluster-randomised controlled pretest-posttest and follow-up research design was used.

Methods: This study was conducted at a tertiary hospital in XX province, Türkiye. Seventy-six nurses from intensive care units participated in hand hygiene training. In addition to routine hand hygiene training, the participants in the intervention group (n=39) had their hand washing efficiency evaluated using ultraviolet A light. The dirty spots were shown to the participants, and the reasons were discussed. The participants in the control group (n=37) received hand washing training without fluorescent concretization and ultraviolet light intervention. The Hand Hygiene theoretical information is an evidence-based workplace intervention delivered by trained facilitators across two training. Hand Hygiene Information Forms were administered upon registration and before randomisation of all participants immediately after the final training. Two independent researchers observed Hand Washing Skill Checklist and Efficacy forms in three follow-ups (before training, 15 days after training, and four months after training).

Eligibility Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:

* nurses who have not received previous training on UVA-supported hand hygiene devices
* nurses who have not visibly damaged skin integrity on the hands
* Nurses are willing to participate in the study and take primary responsibility for patient care.
* nurses who have six months or more of intensive care experience

Exclusion Criteria:

* nurses who have received previous training on UVA-supported hand hygiene devices.
* nurses who do not have visibly damaged skin integrity on the hands.
* Nurses are willing to participate in the study and take primary responsibility for patient care.
* nurses who have six months or less of intensive care experience