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Effectiveness of a handwashing program

R A Day, S St Arnaud, M Monsma

    Clinical Nursing Research
    |February 1, 1993
    PubMed
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    This study shows that a handwashing education program improved skills in children with disabilities. The program

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric rehabilitation
    • Infectious disease prevention
    • Special education

    Background:

    • Handwashing is crucial for preventing infections, especially in children with disabilities.
    • A need existed for a structured handwashing education program for young children with special needs.
    • Glenrose School, within Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, provided the setting for this pilot study.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and evaluate a handwashing education program for 13 Grade 1 children with disabilities.
    • To assess the effectiveness of the program on handwashing skills over time.
    • To determine the impact of improved handwashing on health outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • A pilot program was implemented for 13 Grade 1 children (aged 6-8) with disabilities.

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  • Handwashing skills were assessed before, immediately after, and 1, 3, and 5 months post-intervention.
  • Data collected included washing techniques, timing, doctor visits, antibiotic use, and infectious illnesses.

    • Main Results:

    • Children demonstrated significant improvement in handwashing skills post-intervention.
    • Girls generally outperformed boys in both technique and duration of handwashing.
    • A trend towards fewer doctor visits, antibiotic prescriptions, and illnesses was observed post-program.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed handwashing program effectively improved hygiene skills in children with disabilities.
    • The program's positive impact on health outcomes warrants further investigation.
    • A revised handwashing program has been integrated into the Grade 1 curriculum.