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Table I.21.1.<br />

<strong>Hand</strong> <strong>hygiene</strong> research agenda (Cont.)<br />

Area<br />

<strong>Hand</strong><br />

<strong>hygiene</strong><br />

agents and<br />

technique,<br />

and hand<br />

care<br />

In both developed and developing countries<br />

Determine the most suitable hand <strong>hygiene</strong><br />

agents<br />

Determine if preparations with sustained antimicrobial<br />

activity reduce infection rates more<br />

effectively than do preparations whose activity<br />

is limited to an immediate effect<br />

Study the systematic replacement of conventional<br />

handwashing by handrubbing<br />

Develop devices to facilitate the use and optimal<br />

application of agents<br />

Develop hand <strong>hygiene</strong> agents with low skin<br />

irritancy potential<br />

Study the possible advantages and eventual<br />

interaction of hand care lotions, creams, and<br />

other barriers to help minimize the potential<br />

irritation associated with hand <strong>hygiene</strong> agents<br />

Conduct further studies to determine the relative<br />

efficacy of alcohol-based solutions and<br />

gels in reducing transmission of health careassociated<br />

pathogens<br />

Conduct a survey on available handrub products<br />

at country level and their cost<br />

Determine if bar soap is acceptable; if yes,<br />

establish if it is the case to recommend singleuse<br />

small pieces<br />

Establish appropriate timing for the surgical<br />

scrub with medicated soap<br />

More focus on<br />

developing countries<br />

Dermatitis and skin reactions<br />

in different ethnic<br />

groups and tropical<br />

climates

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