title: [Hand hygiene among healthcare professionals--anno 2007].
abstract: A literature review shows that hand disinfection is superior to hand washing concerning the elimination of microorganisms. Alcohol-based hand rubs quickly and easily reduce the number of microorganisms on hands. It is important that healthcare professionals prevent the transmission of microorganisms by hand disinfection before and after patient-related procedures. Factors that influence adherence to hand disinfection are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Arhus Universitetshospital, Skejby, Klinisk Mikrobiologisk Afdeling, Arhus N. slt@sks.aaa.dk
authors.forename: Sussie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Laustsen
authors.forename: Brian
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kristensen
mesh_terms: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004202:Disinfectants / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004203:Disinfection; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D006235:Hand Disinfection; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D017053:Infection Control / Q000379:methods
chemical_list: D000891:Anti-Infective Agents, Local; D004202:Disinfectants