A fluorescence test method was used to visually evaluate handwashing efficacy. Difficult-to-clean areas on skin such as skin folds and webbing between fingers were identified; specific washing ...

Researchers conducted a prospective comparison of three hand-washing techniques —unstructured, WHO-recommended and a novel technique, called the WHO shortened repeated technique to remove C. diff. The ...

Families visiting sick children significantly improved their hand-washing technique after being shown a simple and inexpensive video. Researchers monitored visits by123 families to see how they could ...

Importance of washing hands: Since childhood, people are taught to wash their hands and maintain some amount of hygiene, for it can keep infections and illnesses away. The habit of handwashing has ...