Stethoscope hygiene: using cultures and real-time feedback with bioluminescence-based adenosine triphosphate technology to change behavior
JL Holleck, S Campbell, H Alrawili, C Frank…�- American journal of�…, 2020 - Elsevier
Background Stethoscope hygiene is rarely done despite guideline recommendations. We
wanted to determine whether demonstrating what is growing on the stethoscopes of
providers via culture or bioluminescence technology alters perceptions and improves
compliance. Methods Providers were given the opportunity to (1) culture their stethoscopes
before and after disinfection with alcohol pads, alcohol-based hand rub, or hydrogen
peroxide disinfectant wipes and (2) swab stethoscopes for bioluminescence-based�…
wanted to determine whether demonstrating what is growing on the stethoscopes of
providers via culture or bioluminescence technology alters perceptions and improves
compliance. Methods Providers were given the opportunity to (1) culture their stethoscopes
before and after disinfection with alcohol pads, alcohol-based hand rub, or hydrogen
peroxide disinfectant wipes and (2) swab stethoscopes for bioluminescence-based�…