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| Title |
Environmental contamination by bacteria in hospital washrooms according to hand-drying method: a multi-centre study
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| Published in |
Journal of Hospital Infection, July 2018
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| DOI | 10.1016/j.jhin.2018.07.002 |
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| Authors |
E. Best, P. Parnell, J. Couturier, F. Barbut, A. Le Bozec, L. Arnoldo, A. Madia, S. Brusaferro, M.H. Wilcox |
| Abstract |
Hand hygiene is a fundamental component of infection prevention, but few studies have examined whether hand-drying method affects the risk of dissemination of potential pathogens. We performed a multicentre, internal-crossover study comparing bacterial contamination levels in washrooms with hand-drying by either paper towels (PT) or jet air dryer (JAD, Dyson). 120 sampling sessions occurred over 12 weeks in each of 3 hospitals (UK/France/Italy). Bacteria were cultured from air, multiple surfaces and dust. Washroom footfall (patients/visitors/staff) was monitored externally. Footfall was nine times higher in UK washrooms. Bacterial contamination was lower in PT vs JAD washrooms; contamination was similar in France/UK, but markedly lower in Italy washrooms. Total bacterial recovery was significantly greater from JAD versus PT dispenser surfaces at all sites (median 100-300vs0-10 CFU; all p<0.0001). In UK/France, significantly more bacteria were recovered from JAD washroom floors (median 24vs191 CFU, p<0.00001). UK MSSA recovery was 3x more frequent and 6-fold higher for JADs vs PTs surfaces (both p<0.0001). UK MRSA recovery was 3x more frequent (21vs7 CFU) from JAD versus PT surfaces or floors. Significantly more enterococci and ESBL-producing bacteria were recovered from UK JAD versus PT washroom floors (p<0.0001). In France, ESBL-producing bacteria were recovered from dust twice as often during JAD versus PT use. Multiple examples of significant differences in surface bacterial contamination, including by faecal and antibiotic resistant bacteria, were observed, with higher levels in JAD versus PT washrooms. Hand-drying method affects the risk of (airborne) dissemination of bacteria in real world settings. |
X Demographics
The data shown below were collected from the profiles of 154 X users who shared this research output. Click here to find out more about how the information was compiled.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 27 | 18% |
| United States | 24 | 16% |
| Argentina | 5 | 3% |
| Belgium | 4 | 3% |
| Denmark | 3 | 2% |
| Ireland | 3 | 2% |
| Australia | 3 | 2% |
| Germany | 3 | 2% |
| Austria | 2 | 1% |
| Other | 20 | 13% |
| Unknown | 60 | 39% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 97 | 63% |
| Scientists | 31 | 20% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 25 | 16% |
| Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 1 | <1% |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 106 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 106 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Researcher | 13 | 12% |
| Student > Bachelor | 12 | 11% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 9 | 8% |
| Other | 7 | 7% |
| Student > Master | 7 | 7% |
| Other | 20 | 19% |
| Unknown | 38 | 36% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Immunology and Microbiology | 10 | 9% |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 9 | 8% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 8 | 8% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 8 | 8% |
| Engineering | 8 | 8% |
| Other | 19 | 18% |
| Unknown | 44 | 42% |
Attention Score in Context
This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 947. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 01 July 2023.
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#4
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#327
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