The role of hand hygiene in reducing the spread of MRSA in hospital
Thapa, Kritika; Basnet, Parbati (2025)
2025
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025053118846
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2025053118846
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The thesis focuses on the role of hand hygiene in controlling the spread of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) in hospital settings. The study aimed to identify and assess the effectiveness of hand hygiene practices in reducing MRSA infections.
A study was conducted using search portals like CINAHL and PubMed to find data on the impact of hand hygiene on MRSA transmission. A qualitative content analysis was conducted based on the PICO framework, focusing on the compliance of healthcare workers and hospital patients with hand hygiene protocols and identifying the impact of hand hygiene practices on infection rates.
The results indicate that effective and consistent hand hygiene reduces MRSA carriage, prevents environmental contamination, and interrupts pathogen colonization. A decrease in MRSA infections was reported in hospitals where strict hand hygiene protocols were implemented.
In conclusion, the thesis confirms that hand hygiene is a critical factor in preventing the spread of MRSA in healthcare environments. However, it also highlights that complementary strategies, such as environmental cleaning, comprehensive infection control measures, and regular training, are more effective when implemented alongside hand hygiene practices.
A study was conducted using search portals like CINAHL and PubMed to find data on the impact of hand hygiene on MRSA transmission. A qualitative content analysis was conducted based on the PICO framework, focusing on the compliance of healthcare workers and hospital patients with hand hygiene protocols and identifying the impact of hand hygiene practices on infection rates.
The results indicate that effective and consistent hand hygiene reduces MRSA carriage, prevents environmental contamination, and interrupts pathogen colonization. A decrease in MRSA infections was reported in hospitals where strict hand hygiene protocols were implemented.
In conclusion, the thesis confirms that hand hygiene is a critical factor in preventing the spread of MRSA in healthcare environments. However, it also highlights that complementary strategies, such as environmental cleaning, comprehensive infection control measures, and regular training, are more effective when implemented alongside hand hygiene practices.