Observer Bias in Hand Hygiene Compliance Reporting
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Sorabh, Dhar; Ryan, Tansek; Elizabeth A, Toftey; Beth A, Dziekan; Thomas C, Chevalier; Connie G, Bohlinger; Michelle, Fitch; Margaret E, Flanagan; Teena, Chopra; Dror, Marchaim; Keith S, Kaye;
Observer Bias in Hand Hygiene Compliance Reporting
Differences in reported hand hygiene compliance rates were assessed on the basis of the unit affiliation of observers. In 2 hospitals, unit-based observers more often reported higher compliance rates than did non-unit-based observers (79% vs 58.6%; difference, 20.4%; P<.001). Nonstandardized data collection methods contribute to the variability in hand hygiene compliance rates.
- Harper University Hospital United States
- Wayne State University United States
- Detroit Medical Center United States
- Wayne State College United States
Observer Variation, Infection Control, Hygiene, Observation, Effect Modifier, Epidemiologic, Personnel, Hospital, Humans, Guideline Adherence, Hospital Units, Hand Disinfection
Observer Variation, Infection Control, Hygiene, Observation, Effect Modifier, Epidemiologic, Personnel, Hospital, Humans, Guideline Adherence, Hospital Units, Hand Disinfection
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