Fluorescent hand hygiene training for first-year nursing students
This study tests a training method that uses a special fluorescent gel to show how well you wash your hands. It aims to improve hand hygiene habits in nursing students, which could help prevent infections in patients.
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Who can take part
- You are a first-year nursing student at Powiślańska Academy of Applied Sciences in Kwidzyn.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You can provide written consent to participate.
- You can take part in the planned educational activities.
- You do not have a skin allergy or intolerance to the fluorescent gel (Glo Germ) or similar products.
- You do not have a current skin condition on your hands, like severe eczema or open wounds, that would prevent using the gel or repeated handwashing.
- You have not previously taken part in a pilot study or earlier version of this fluorescent hand-hygiene training at this institution.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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