ittle research has been conducted into the broad themes of the factors that encourage nurses to comply with infection control procedures — experimental approaches have dominated previous research. A qualitative study into the views and understanding of senior nurses related to infection control procedures was undertaken at a large district general hospital.
This paper looks at a number of themes, which emerged as important bases for compliance with infection control procedures. This included the importance of role models, leadership, efficacy of link groups and communication links.
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