Handwashing practice in nurse education

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Elliott, P. R. 1996. Handwashing practice in nurse education. Professional Nurse. 1 (6), pp. 359-360.

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Authors	Elliott, P. R.
Abstract	Handwashing is the single most important clinical procedure. There is a discrepancy between nurses' knowledge of handwashing and their practice. The selection of an appropriate teaching method is important and should be reflected within the curriculum.
Keywords	Handwashing; Hand washing; Nursing
Year	1996
Journal	Professional Nurse
Journal citation	1 (6), pp. 359-360
Publisher	Austen Cornish Publishers
ISSN	0266-8130
Print	1996
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