New shine on an old habit: a pilot study on a glow soap faucet system Journal Article uri icon
Overview
abstract
  • Proper handwashing technique and consistent compliance reduce healthcare associated infections. A recently developed glow soap faucet system (GSFS) illuminates a fluorescent soap, thereby allowing users to visualize glow soap coverage and removal in an engaging manner. A GSFS was placed in a medical training facility, and healthcare worker reception was very positive; 93% reported that a GSFS would "probably" or "definitely" decrease infection rates in workplaces similar to theirs (N=136). Further, a handwashing study of non-medical participants found that GSFS washes left 3.1x fewer bacteria on hands compared to standard washes (bacteria log10 reduction of 2.1 vs 1.6; p<0.01).

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    publication date
  • 2025
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    Research
    keywords
  • Hand
  • Risk Reduction
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    volume
  • 164