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Abarca, J., Fribourg, R. (2023). Comparación de la efectividad en la reducción de bacterias alojadas en las manos de los usuarios según método de secado de manos: una Revisión Sistemática con Metaanálisis [Tesis, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC)]. http://hdl.handle.net/10757/667329
Abarca, J., Fribourg, R. Comparación de la efectividad en la reducción de bacterias alojadas en las manos de los usuarios según método de secado de manos: una Revisión Sistemática con Metaanálisis [Tesis]. PE: Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC); 2023. http://hdl.handle.net/10757/667329
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title = "Comparación de la efectividad en la reducción de bacterias alojadas en las manos de los usuarios según método de secado de manos: una Revisión Sistemática con Metaanálisis",
author = "Fribourg Liendo, Rodrigo Alonso",
publisher = "Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC)",
year = "2023"
}
Hand washing is the most frequently performed hygiene practice and contributes to interrupting the transmission of highly infectious microorganisms to people. In this process, hand drying is a fundamental step, for which devices such as electric hand dryers or paper towels are used. However, evidence has been found that the use of hand dryers contributes to depositing microorganisms that are present in the environment of the hygienic services, on the hands of the users. The objective of this review is to compare the effectiveness in reducing bacteria after drying, according to the hand drying method used in toilets. Materials and Methods: This review was conducted following the PRISMA methodology. A literature search was performed in the PubMed, SCOPUS, Ovid-MEDLINE, WOS, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases. Randomized and non-randomized studies evaluating at least one of the drying methods (paper towels, hot air dryers, jet dryers) were selected. Data extraction from selected studies was performed and colony-forming units were measured, using a standardized mean difference for each hand drying method and for fingertips, palms, and fingers. Results: The results for the group of palms and fingers did not show a significant difference, obtaining SMD=0.82; CI95: -0.30 to 1.94; I2=95%; p=0.15 and SMD= 1.12; CI95: -0.13 to 2.37; I2=91%; p=0.08 respectively. A significant difference was obtained in the fingertips group, with a SMD=3.19; CI95: 1.46 to 4.92; I2=95%; p=0.0003. Conclusion: A significant reduction of bacteria was found on the fingertips when using a paper towel as a drying method. The reduction of bacteria in palms and fingers was not significant when using any drying method analyzed.
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