AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
Volume 39, Issue 7 , Pages 587-594 , September 2011

Gaming in infection control: A qualitative study exploring the perceptions and experiences of health professionals in Mongolia

  • Bat-Erdene Ider, MD, MScPH

      Affiliations

    • University of Queensland, School of Population Health, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to Bat-Erdene Ider, MD, MScPH, Room 303, Edith Cavel Building, School of Population Health, University of Queensland, Herston Road, Herston, QLD 4006, Australia.
    • ,
  • Jon Adams, PhD

      Affiliations

    • University of Queensland, School of Population Health, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    • ,
  • Anthony Morton, MD, MscAppl

      Affiliations

    • Infection Management Services, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    • ,
  • Michael Whitby, MD, MPH

      Affiliations

    • Infection Management Services, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    • ,
  • Archie Clements, PhD

      Affiliations

    • University of Queensland, School of Population Health, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    • Australian Centre for International and Tropical Health, Queensland Institute of Medical Research, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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 Conflict of interest: None to report.

PII: S0196-6553(11)00051-4

doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2010.10.033

AJIC: American Journal of Infection Control
Volume 39, Issue 7 , Pages 587-594 , September 2011

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