2019
Stethoscope hygiene: Using cultures and real-time feedback with bioluminescence-based adenosine triphosphate technology to change behavior
Holleck JL, Campbell S, Alrawili H, Frank C, Merchant N, Rodwin B, Perez MF, Gupta S, Federman DG, Chang JJ, Vientos W, Dembry L. Stethoscope hygiene: Using cultures and real-time feedback with bioluminescence-based adenosine triphosphate technology to change behavior. American Journal Of Infection Control 2019, 48: 380-385. PMID: 31761292, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2019.10.005.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Universal Glove and Gown Use and Acquisition of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in the ICU: A Randomized Trial
Harris AD, Pineles L, Belton B, Johnson JK, Shardell M, Loeb M, Newhouse R, Dembry L, Braun B, Perencevich EN, Hall KK, Morgan DJ, Shahryar S, Price C, Gadbaw J, Drees M, Kett D, Muñoz-Price L, Jacob J, Herwaldt L, Sulis C, Yokoe D, Maragakis L, Lissauer M, Zervos M, Warren D, Carver R, Anderson D, Calfee D, Bowling J, Safdar N. Universal Glove and Gown Use and Acquisition of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in the ICU: A Randomized Trial. JAMA 2013, 310: 1571-1580. PMID: 24097234, PMCID: PMC4026208, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2013.277815.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedCross InfectionEnterococcusFemaleGloves, ProtectiveGram-Positive Bacterial InfectionsGuideline AdherenceHand DisinfectionHumansInfection ControlIntensive Care UnitsMaleMethicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureusMiddle AgedPersonnel, HospitalStaphylococcal InfectionsSurgical AttireVancomycin ResistanceConceptsIntensive care unitMethicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureusVancomycin-resistant EnterococcusIntervention ICUsSurgical intensive care unitPrimary outcomeHand hygiene complianceSecondary outcomesAdverse eventsPatient contactUniversal gloveVRE acquisitionUsual careMRSA acquisitionGown useHygiene complianceAcquisition of MRSAAntibiotic-resistant bacteriaControl intensive care unitHealth care-associated infectionsStudy periodKey secondary outcomesBaseline periodCare-associated infectionsHealth care workers
2008
Perceptions of hand hygiene practices in China
Yuan CT, Dembry LM, Higa B, Fu M, Wang H, Bradley EH. Perceptions of hand hygiene practices in China. Journal Of Hospital Infection 2008, 71: 157-162. PMID: 19013685, PMCID: PMC7132447, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2008.09.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAttitude of Health PersonnelChinaCross InfectionHand DisinfectionHumansInfection ControlInterviews as TopicConceptsHand hygiene practicesProper hand hygiene practicesHygiene practicesInfection controlHand hygieneImportant infection control measuresHospital's infection control departmentInfection control measuresPublic health staffHealthcare-associated infectionsEffective infection controlInfection control departmentQuality of careAdequate knowledgeHealth staffHospital workersCompliance rateHospitalKey hospitalsPotential strategyHygieneControl measuresData feedback
2007
Promotion of hand hygiene techniques through use of a surveillance tool
Pashman J, Bradley EH, Wang H, Higa B, Fu M, Dembry LM. Promotion of hand hygiene techniques through use of a surveillance tool. Journal Of Hospital Infection 2007, 66: 249-254. PMID: 17544167, DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2007.03.018.Peer-Reviewed Original Research