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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
111 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2012-04-30
2012-12-31
Brief Summary
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\- Decrease the amount of bacterial contamination on scrubs at the end of a typical hospital shift during routine use after home laundering
This study will gather information by obtaining swabs from scrubs treated with an antimicrobial and from non-treated scrubs.
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Detailed Description
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Contamination will be defined as:
\- A swab that is determined to be positive for any Staphylococcus aureus, Enterococcus species, or Gram-negative bacteria after a hospital shift.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
CROSSOVER
PREVENTION
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Antimicrobial impregnated scrubs
Those randomized to this arm of the study will wear scrubs impregnated with an antimicrobial.
Antimicrobial impregnated scrubs
Scrubs are impregnated with an antimicrobial product
Non-impregnated scrubs
Those randomized to this arm of the study will wear scrubs not impregnated with an antimicrobial.
Non-impregnated scrubs
Interventions
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Antimicrobial impregnated scrubs
Scrubs are impregnated with an antimicrobial product
Non-impregnated scrubs
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Working in select/participating intensive care and intermediate care units
* Working at least 8 day shifts in one month (study period)
Exclusion Criteria
* Unable to provide consent
* Unable to follow study schedule
18 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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University of Maryland, Baltimore
OTHER
Responsible Party
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J. Kristie Johnson
Assistant Professor
Principal Investigators
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J Kristie Johnson, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Maryland, Baltimore
Other Identifiers
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HP-00051506
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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