Physician ‘defiance’ towards hand hygiene compliance: Is there a theory–practice–ethics gap?
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Hand hygiene compliance: is there a theory-practice-ethics gap?
Practice is usually based on tradition, rituals and outdated information; there is often an additional gap between theoretical knowledge and its application in practice. This theory-practice gap has long existed (Allmark, 1995; Hewison et al, 1996). It often arises when theory is ignored because it is seen as idealistic and impractical, even if it is practical and beneficial. Most research rela...
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of the Saudi Heart Association
سال: 2013
ISSN: 1016-7315
DOI: 10.1016/j.jsha.2013.04.003