Using psychological theory to inform methods to optimize the implementation of a hand hygiene intervention.

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Published in Implement Sci on August 28, 2012

Authors

Veronique M Boscart1, Geoff R Fernie, Jae H Lee, Susan B Jaglal

Author Affiliations

1: Schlegel-University of Waterloo Research Institute for Aging-RIA & School of Health & Life Sciences and Community Services, Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Kitchener, ON, Canada.

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