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Randomized Controlled Trial
. 2019 Nov;40(11):1278-1280.
doi: 10.1017/ice.2019.211. Epub 2019 Aug 22.

A crossover trial comparing contamination of healthcare personnel during removal of a standard gown versus a modified gown with increased skin coverage at the hands and wrists

Zeina Hajar  1 , Thriveen S C Mana  2 , Myreen E Tomas  3 , Heba Alhmidi  4 , Brigid M Wilson  3 , Curtis J Donskey  2   3
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Randomized Controlled Trial

A crossover trial comparing contamination of healthcare personnel during removal of a standard gown versus a modified gown with increased skin coverage at the hands and wrists

Zeina Hajar et al. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2019 Nov.

Abstract

In a crossover trial, a gown designed to increase skin coverage at the hands and wrists significantly reduced contamination of personnel during personal protective equipment (PPE) removal, and education on donning and doffing technique further reduced contamination. Simple modifications of PPE and education can reduce contamination during PPE removal.

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