The effect of fake tan on hand hygiene practice

Hand hygiene is the single most important measure in reducing the spread of infection. The aim of this study was to assess the uptake of fake tan in nursing students and evaluate the impact of wearing fake tan on hand hygiene training lotion removal during handwashing with soap and water. Of the 217...

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Published inJournal of infection prevention Vol. 19; no. 6; pp. 266 - 269
Main Authors Melone, Lynn, Price, Lesley, Ness, Valerie, Simpson, Liz, MacDonald, Jennifer, Reilly, Jacqueline
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.11.2018
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nursing
infection control
Hand hygiene
fake tan
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Summary:Hand hygiene is the single most important measure in reducing the spread of infection. The aim of this study was to assess the uptake of fake tan in nursing students and evaluate the impact of wearing fake tan on hand hygiene training lotion removal during handwashing with soap and water. Of the 217 participants recruited, 21% wore fake tan. Statistical analysis revealed no significant difference between fake tan and non-fake tan wearers. Consequentially, no guidelines regarding the wearing of fake tan in clinical practice are currently required.
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ISSN:1757-1774
1757-1782
DOI:10.1177/1757177418769380