Developing a design-based concept to improve hand hygiene in the neonatal intensive care unit.
Journal
Pediatric research
ISSN: 1530-0447
Titre abrégé: Pediatr Res
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 0100714
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
08 2023
08 2023
Historique:
received:
23
09
2022
accepted:
05
01
2023
revised:
04
01
2023
medline:
31
7
2023
pubmed:
25
1
2023
entrez:
24
1
2023
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
Hand hygiene (HH) is the most critical measure in the prevention of nosocomial infections in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Improving and sustaining adequate HH compliance rates, however, remains a significant challenge. Using a behavioral change framework and nudge theory, we developed a design-based concept aimed at facilitating and stimulating HH behavior. Concept development was initiated by selecting a theoretical framework after which contextual field studies aimed at discovering causes for poor compliance were conducted. Potential solutions were brainstormed upon during focus group sessions. Low-fidelity prototypes were tested regarding feasibility, usability, and acceptability. A final concept was crafted drawing from findings from each design phase. Complying with recommended HH guidelines is unrealistic and infeasible due to frequent competing (clinical) priorities requiring HH. The concept "Island-based nursing," where a patient room is divided into two geographical areas, namely, the island and general zone, was created. HH must be performed upon entering and exiting the island zone, and after exposure to any surface within the general zone. Reminding of HH is prompted by illuminated demarcation of the island zone, serving as the concept's nudge. Island zone demarcation facilitates and economizes HH indications in an innovative and intuitive manner. Although hand hygiene (HH) is the single most important element in the prevention of nosocomial infections in neonates, improving and sustaining adequate HH compliance rates remains a significant challenge. Complying with recommended HH guidelines was found to be unrealistic and infeasible due to the significant amount of time required for HH in a setting with a high workload and many competing (clinical) priorities. The concept of "Island-based nursing," under which the primary HH indication is upon entering and exiting the island zone, facilitates and economizes HH indications in an innovative and user-friendly manner.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
Hand hygiene (HH) is the most critical measure in the prevention of nosocomial infections in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Improving and sustaining adequate HH compliance rates, however, remains a significant challenge. Using a behavioral change framework and nudge theory, we developed a design-based concept aimed at facilitating and stimulating HH behavior.
METHODS
Concept development was initiated by selecting a theoretical framework after which contextual field studies aimed at discovering causes for poor compliance were conducted. Potential solutions were brainstormed upon during focus group sessions. Low-fidelity prototypes were tested regarding feasibility, usability, and acceptability. A final concept was crafted drawing from findings from each design phase.
RESULTS
Complying with recommended HH guidelines is unrealistic and infeasible due to frequent competing (clinical) priorities requiring HH. The concept "Island-based nursing," where a patient room is divided into two geographical areas, namely, the island and general zone, was created. HH must be performed upon entering and exiting the island zone, and after exposure to any surface within the general zone. Reminding of HH is prompted by illuminated demarcation of the island zone, serving as the concept's nudge.
CONCLUSIONS
Island zone demarcation facilitates and economizes HH indications in an innovative and intuitive manner.
IMPACT
Although hand hygiene (HH) is the single most important element in the prevention of nosocomial infections in neonates, improving and sustaining adequate HH compliance rates remains a significant challenge. Complying with recommended HH guidelines was found to be unrealistic and infeasible due to the significant amount of time required for HH in a setting with a high workload and many competing (clinical) priorities. The concept of "Island-based nursing," under which the primary HH indication is upon entering and exiting the island zone, facilitates and economizes HH indications in an innovative and user-friendly manner.
Identifiants
pubmed: 36694024
doi: 10.1038/s41390-023-02482-9
pii: 10.1038/s41390-023-02482-9
pmc: PMC10382316
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
450-457Informations de copyright
© 2023. The Author(s).
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