Evaluation of infectious diseases and clinical microbiology specialists' preferences for hand hygiene: analysis using the multi-attribute utility theory and the analytic hierarchy process methods

Suner Karakülah, Aslı; Ege Oruç, ÖZLEM; Buke, Cagri; Ozkaya, Hacer; Kitapçıoğlu, Gül

doi:10.1186/s12911-017-0528-z

Evaluation of infectious diseases and clinical microbiology specialists' preferences for hand hygiene: analysis using the multi-attribute utility theory and the analytic hierarchy process methods

Suner Karakülah A., Ege Oruç Ö., Buke C., Ozkaya H. D., Kitapçıoğlu G.

BMC MEDICAL INFORMATICS AND DECISION MAKING, vol.17, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 17
Publication Date: 2017
Doi Number: 10.1186/s12911-017-0528-z
Journal Name: BMC MEDICAL INFORMATICS AND DECISION MAKING
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Keywords: Healthcare-associated infections, Hand hygiene, Analytic hierarchy process, Multi-attribute utility theory
Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Hand hygiene is one of the most effective attempts to control nosocomial infections, and it is an important measure to avoid the transmission of pathogens. However, the compliance of healthcare workers (HCWs) with hand washing is still poor worldwide. Herein, we aimed to determine the best hand hygiene preference of the infectious diseases and clinical microbiology (IDCM) specialists to prevent transmission of microorganisms from one patient to another.