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The practice of the mental image tool for the training of hand hygiene with Hydro-alcoholics solutions: randomized
Introduction:
Mental image (or mental practice), a psychological representation of a task to be carried out, is a technique that could enhance skills in several areas areas including medicine.
Objective:
To evaluate the practice of the mental image tool for the training of hand hygiene with Hydro-alcoholics solutions among students of DCEM2.
Methods:
Randomized trial including DCEM2 students in Neonatology and Pediatrics at Charles Nicolle Hospital during the same period. Group1: group training in the mental image, Group 2 of reference. The assessment of student achievement was evaluated in terms of obtained scores.
Results:
The total number of students was 37. The overall score in group 1 was 17.17 ± 3.82 versus 11.58 ± 4.05 in group 2, p <10 -3. The friction duration of hands in group 1 was 30.56 S ± 4.52S versus 24 ± 5.17 in group 2, p <10-3.
Conclusion:
Mental practice may be a time- and cost-effective strategy that improves hand hygiene with Hydro-alcoholics solutions.
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