title: Handwashing: a process of judgement and effective decision-making.
abstract: It is well-known that regular handwashing is an effective way of reducing cross-infection. Healthcare professionals need to be encouraged to evaluate their practice in the light of research-based evidence of their patients' needs, so improvements can be made.
authors.forename: P R
authors.initials: PR
authors.lastname: Elliott
mesh_terms: D003428:Cross Infection / Q000517:prevention & control; D003657:Decision Making; D006235:Hand Disinfection; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control; D007600:Judgment