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How Does the Hawthorne Effect Impact Hand Hygiene Compliance in Healthcare Settings?

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Children are better behaved when their parents are watching them, but social science suggests that this tendency to modify behavior when under observation does not disappear with age. It is known as the Hawthorne (or observer) Effect, and it can spell trouble for healthcare providers if they ignore the impact of this phenomenon on their …

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