The aim of this randomized controlled trial is to verify whether the efficacy of perineal hygiene procedures performed in dependent patients admitted to medical or geriatric wards with pre-moistened wipes without water is higher than that found after procedures performed with disposable hand grips, soap, and water.
Patients over 18 years of age inclusive at the time of the study;
Patients admitted to medical or geriatric wards with scheduled or urgent hospitalization;
Hypothesis of hospitalization of at least 48 hours
Totally dependent patients who are bedridden and unable to independently provide for their own personal hygiene.
Patients who have performed perineal hygiene with wipes or other methods containing antiseptic solutions in the 12-24 hours preceding the execution of the swab for the bacteriological examination.
Patients who have undergone a treatment procedure in the groin and/or perineal area that required skin antisepsis (e.g. femoral blood sampling, bladder catheter insertion, etc.).
Patients with known allergies to one of the components of the products used.
Patients diagnosed with dermatological pathologies.
IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
Lead sponsor
Azienda USL - IRCCS di Reggio Emilia
Collaborator
Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico
Collaborator
Azienda Ospedaliera, Ospedale Civile di Legnano
Collaborator
University of Rome Tor Vergata
Collaborator