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    • Healthcare-associated infection prevention
    • Infection control practices
    • Patient safety

    Background:

    • Effective hand hygiene is a cornerstone of preventing healthcare-associated infections.
    • Various methods and products exist for hand hygiene, including hand washing with soap and alcohol-based hand rubs.
    • Optimizing the use of these resources requires understanding patient and healthcare worker behaviors.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the role of patient involvement in enhancing hand hygiene compliance.
    • To assess the effectiveness of different hand hygiene promotion strategies, such as accessible hand washing stations and personal dispensers.
    • To review current practices related to hand hygiene products like hand soap and alcohol-based hand rubs.

    Main Methods:

    • Systematic review of literature on patient engagement in hand hygiene.
    • Analysis of keywords related to hand hygiene products and disposal methods.
    • Evaluation of studies focusing on hand hygiene promotion in clinical settings.

    Main Results:

    • Patient engagement is a key factor in successful hand hygiene promotion.
    • The availability and accessibility of hand washing stations and personal dispensers influence compliance.
    • Specific keywords indicate a focus on various hand hygiene modalities, including hand washing, hand rubs, and soap formulations.

    Conclusions:

    • Integrating patients into hand hygiene initiatives can improve adherence.
    • Strategic placement and promotion of hand hygiene resources are essential.
    • Further research into optimal hand hygiene practices, including product selection and disposal, is warranted.