Acceptability and tolerability of alcohol-based hand hygiene products for elderly residents in long-term care: a crossover study.

ABSTRACT: Background:Hand hygiene is a critical component of infection control. Much of the focus on improving hand hygiene in healthcare settings has been directed towards healthcare worker compliance but its importance for patients, including those in long-term care facilities (LTCFs), is increasingly being recognised. Alcohol-based hand rub (ABHR) can lead to improved compliance. We aimed to determine acceptability and tolerability of two ABHRs for hand hygiene of elderly LTCF residents using a modified version of the WHO protocol. Methods:Thirty six elderly LTCF residents participated in this crossover study. A modified and translated (Chinese) version of the WHO protocol for evaluation of two or more ABHRs was used to determine product acceptability and tolerability for one gel (bottle with rec

SUBMITTER: O'Donoghue M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6819464 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature