Prospective observational study to assess hand skin condition after application of alcohol-based hand rubs solutions
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Prospective observational study to assess hand skin condition after application of alcohol-based hand rubs solutions
BACKGROUND The use of alcohol-based hand rub solutions (ABHRSs) in health care settings has been associated with increased hand hygiene compliance and reduced rates of nosocomial infection. Deterioration in hand skin condition leads to impaired barrier function, changes in skin flora, and increased bacterial shedding. Thus, poor skin condition can increase the risk of infection. This study eval...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMC Proceedings
سال: 2011
ISSN: 1753-6561
DOI: 10.1186/1753-6561-5-s6-p272