Question 3
a.
Pittet, V. and Perneger, T.V. (1999) ‘Compliance with Handwashing in a Teaching Hospital’, Annals of Internal Medicine, vol. 130, no. 2, pp. 126-130.
b.
Wilson, J. (2006) Infection Control in Clinical Practice, 3rd edn, Edinburgh, Balliere Tindall/New York, Elsevier.
c.
Collins, F. and Hampton, S. (2005) ‘Hand-washing and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus’, British Journal of Nursing, vol. 14, no. 13, pp. 703-707.
d.
Allegranzi, B. and Pittet, D. (2009) ‘Role of hand hygiene in healthcare-associated infection prevention’, Journal of Hospital Infection, vol. 73, no. 4, pp. 305-315.
The correct answer is d.
Discussion
Sometimes you will be able to determine the relevance of a book or article from its title, but it you are still unsure then reading the book blurb or article abstract should help you to determine the value of the book/article to your research.