Shared learning between health sciences university students. Teaching-learning process of hand hygiene

Abstract

The main aim of the project has been the usage of active teaching methodologies to raise awareness of the importance of hand hygiene in healthcare. Methodology: The teaching innovation project has put into practise shared learning of knowledge and skills between equals. 11 Nursery Degree students, with a previous cooperative and individual work, participate in a teaching-learning process about hand hygiene with 82 Physiotherapy Degree students, using Tics, workshops on hand disinfection with self-assessment, evaluation of pre and post knowledge and evaluation of the satisfaction with the activity. Results: The assessment of pre and post questionnaires reveal an increase in the amount of correct answers. 98.8% of students considers they will be able to apply the acquired knowledge in their professional practice. The applied methodology is considered adequate in a 95.1%. Students have shown a great satisfaction with the activity. Conclusions: The Physiotherapy students have considered the experience to be very satisfying and useful for the professional practice. The use of teaching-learning methodology has shown to be a valid option for gaining knowledge and skills on hand hygiene.