Researchers conducted 12 in-depth, semi-structured interviews with consultant physicians who had gone through an observational hand hygiene audit and received feedback.
The key details to know:
1. Researchers found the effectiveness of generic observational hand hygiene reporting is questionable.
2. However, observational hand hygiene auditing with individually tailored is effective.
3. Individual feedback creates targeted education opportunities.
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