A cross-sectional study on bacterial contamination on the touchscreens and posterior surfaces of smartphones of emergency department staff.
Akira KuriyamaShinichiro IenagaHiroyuki FujiiPublished in: Journal of evaluation in clinical practice (2023)
The posterior surface of a smartphone was more significantly contaminated with bacteria than the touchscreen. Both surfaces of smartphones need to be cleaned to prevent bacterial contamination in healthcare environments.