Assessing changes in stethoscope hygiene during COVID-19: a multi-centre cross-sectional study
RS Vasudevan, MA Nedjat-Haiem…�- Journal of Hospital�…, 2022 - Elsevier
Summary Background The COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic has increased infection
control vigilance across several modes of patient contact. However, it is unknown whether
hygiene pertaining to stethoscopes, which carry the potential for pathogenic contamination,
has also shifted accordingly. Aim To characterize pandemic-related changes in stethoscope
hygiene. Methods We surveyed healthcare providers at three major medical centres.
Questions quantitatively (Likert scale and frequency) assessed stethoscope hygiene beliefs�…
control vigilance across several modes of patient contact. However, it is unknown whether
hygiene pertaining to stethoscopes, which carry the potential for pathogenic contamination,
has also shifted accordingly. Aim To characterize pandemic-related changes in stethoscope
hygiene. Methods We surveyed healthcare providers at three major medical centres.
Questions quantitatively (Likert scale and frequency) assessed stethoscope hygiene beliefs�…