biostudies-literatureUnknown14(1)Farid A<h4>Objective</h4>This study aims to assess the bactericidal efficacy of Multilevel Antimicrobial Polymer (MAP-1) on standard bedsheets in Long-term care facility (LTCF). The research quantifies total viable bacteria and MRSA counts and evaluates the percentage difference between treated and control bedding material over a one-week period.<h4>Design</h4>A double-blind interventional, double cross-over study.<h4>Setting</h4>Haven of Hope Woo Ping Care and Attention Home in Sai Kung, Hong Kong.<h4>Methods</h4>Over an 8-week period, bedding materials from residents' rooms were sampled, totalling 288 samples from 96 bedsheets, with half treated with MAP-1 and the remaining serving as controls. MAP-1, developed at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, incorporates USFDA and USEPA-Antimicrobial resistance and infection control36https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12020249biostudies-literatureEnhancing bedding hygiene in long-term care facilities: investigating the impact of multilevel antimicrobial polymers (MAP-1) on bacterial and MDRO reduction.PMC12020249Farid AHan WKwan JKCYeung KLfalseEnhancing bedding hygiene in long-term care facilities: investigating the impact of multilevel antimicrobial polymers (MAP-1) on bacterial and MDRO reduction.<h4>Objective</h4>This study aims to assess the bactericidal efficacy of Multilevel Antimicrobial Polymer (MAP-1) on standard bedsheets in Long-term care facility (LTCF). The research quantifies total viable bacteria and MRSA counts and evaluates the percentage difference between treated and control bedding material over a one-week period.<h4>Design</h4>A double-blind interventional, double cross-over study.<h4>Setting</h4>Haven of Hope Woo Ping Care and Attention Home in Sai Kung, Hong Kong.<h4>Methods</h4>Over an 8-week period, bedding materials from residents' rooms were sampled, totalling 288 samples from 96 bedsheets, with half treated with MAP-1 and the remaining serving as controls. MAP-1, developed at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, incorporates USFDA and USEPA-2025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Apr2025-07-06T03:04:27.907Z2025-07-06T03:04:27.907ZS-EPMC120202494027005210.1186/s13756-025-01555-0