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Effectiveness of a Multimodal IT Enhanced Hand Hygiene Strategy on Healthcare Associated Infections in Nursing Homes

NCT06925620 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 91

Last updated 2025-04-30

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Summary

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a multimodal hand hygiene improvement strategy, enhanced with information technology (IT), in reducing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in nursing homes. The goal is to improve infection prevention practices and promote a safer environment for older adults living in long-term care facilities.

Conditions

  • Accuracy
  • Compliance
  • Healthcare-associated Infections

Interventions

OTHER

Multimodal Information Technology-based Hand Hygiene Strategies

The intervention, adapted from the WHO's multimodal strategy, incorporated IT-based components to enhance hand hygiene compliance. A one-time, 1-hour online education session via Google Meet covered the WHO's Five Moments and seven-step handwashing technique, with real-time feedback using fluorescent dye and UV light. Post-session videos were available on tablets for review. Visual reminders, such as screensavers and digital posters, reinforced learning. Smart sanitizer dispensers with seven-step lights and a 20-second countdown were installed at five key sites, RFID-linked to staff badges for automatic tracking. Monthly performance data were shared via bulletin boards and LINE, with SMS feedback to top and bottom performers. Daily audio reminders played at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., and high performers were recognized in monthly meetings.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2022-03-17
Primary Completion
2022-12-01
Completion
2022-12-01

Countries

  • Taiwan

Study Locations

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