Evidence‐based training as primary prevention of hand eczema in a population of hospital cleaning workers

Abstract

Data indicates a positive effect of a low-cost on-site educational intervention for hospital cleaners.

Hand eczema in nurses, nursing auxiliaries and cleaners—A cross‐sectional study from a tertiary hospital in western India

“…6 The prevalence of hand eczema among hospital workers in countries other than India ranges from 6% to 80%. [7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] However, most studies on hand eczema have been based on self-reported surveys, and have utilized varied outcome measures, and almost no epidemiological data on hand eczema among healthcare workers exist in India.…”

Workers with hand dermatitis and workplace training experiences: A qualitative perspective

“…Training and education may be effective at preventing OSD [Nicholson et al ]. Several groups have developed and tested primary prevention training programs for OSD among workers and secondary prevention programs for patient populations [Schwanitz et al, ; Ibler et al, ; Wilke et al, ; Clemmensen et al, ]. In Germany, extensive courses have been developed to educate workers with OSD by teaching theory and practical exercises that serve to improve prognosis and prevent OSD progression [Schwanitz et al, ].…”

Recent Trends in Occupational Contact Dermatitis

“…The effect could be seen on behavior, knowledge, and decrease in skin symptoms when re-investigated after 3 months [29].…”