Prevention of occupational hand eczema in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: A controlled intervention study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Occupational hand eczema (HE) is common among healthcare workers (HCWs) and has-in some regions of the world-increased during the COVID-19 pandemic due to related hygiene measures.

Objectives

To evaluate the efficacy of an intervention for HE prevention in HCWs during the pandemic.

Methods

A prospective, controlled, unblinded interventional trial was conducted in 302 HCWs. The intervention group (IG) (n = 135) received online-based health education and free access to hand cleansing and hand care products. The control group (CG) (n = 167) did not receive any intervention within the study. At baseline (T0), after 3 (T1) and 6 (T2) months, participants completed standardized questionnaires. The Osnabrueck Hand Eczema Severity Index (OHSI) was assessed at T0 an

SUBMITTER: Symanzik C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9538141 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature