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Nurses' knowledge of Clostridioides difficile pre and post education: A continuing challenge. 护士艰难梭状芽胞杆菌知识的前后教育：一个持续的挑战。

Infection, disease & health Pub Date : 2025-06-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.idh.2025.06.001

Wendy Smyth, Janine Carrucan, Mariann Hadland, Kara Finnimore, Cate Nagle

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The impact of different training methods on the hand hygiene beliefs and practices of future home caregivers: A randomized controlled trial. 不同训练方法对未来家庭护理人员手卫生信念和实践的影响：一项随机对照试验。

Infection, disease & health Pub Date : 2025-06-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.idh.2025.05.004

Banu Cihan Erdoğan, Nevin Doğan, Yağmur Betül Kalle

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