title: Sustained effects of a visual prompt on dish storage in a hospital unit.
abstract: We evaluated a strategy for decreasing improperly stored dishes in a hospital unit. A humorous sign and a neutral sign were posted to remind staff to store dishes properly, and follow-up data were collected to determine maintenance effects. Relative to baseline, fewer dishes were stored improperly when a sign was posted, regardless of sign content. These effects were maintained during a 4-month follow-up. Results of social validity questionnaires showed low acceptability for the humorous sign and moderate acceptability for the neutral sign.
authors.affiliation: University of Maryland, Baltimore County.
authors.forename: Emily K
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Rubio
authors.forename: Sigurdur O
authors.initials: SO
authors.lastname: Sigurdsson
mesh_terms: D001296:Audiovisual Aids; D003297:Cooking and Eating Utensils; D006757:Hospital Units; D006801:Humans; D008421:Materials Management, Hospital; D013997:Time Factors
keywords: improper storage; sign; visual prompt