Feasibility and effectiveness of disinfection of gloves during routine care: a scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Disinfecting gloves during patient care has potential benefits and risks. In recent years, disinfection of disposable medical gloves for prolonged use has occurred in clinical practice. However, there is limited high-level evidence to know if this practice can prevent nosocomial infections, reduce microbial levels on the glove surface. This concept was researched using a scoping review to explore the feasibility and effectiveness of disinfecting disposable gloves for prolonged use.

Methods and analysis

The review will be conducted in accordance with the Arksey and O'Malley scoping review methodology framework. From the date of database construction to 10 February 2023, the following 16 electronic databases in English and Chinese will be searched: PubMed, Embase,

SUBMITTER: Li K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10015667 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature