Prevalence and risk factors for hand eczema among professional hospital cleaners in Denmark: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study.

Farnam Barati SedehThórunn Elísabet MichaelsdóttirKarl Bang ChristensenOle Steen MortensenGregor Borut Ernst JemecKristina Sophie Ibler

Published in: Contact dermatitis (2023)

Cleaners are at an elevated risk of developing HE. More focus on education/information regarding the prevention and treatment of HE is necessary for the cleaning profession. Self-reported redness and itching of the hands may be a useful prediction of HE in cleaners.

Keyphrases

healthcare
cross sectional
quality improvement
emergency department
health information
adverse drug
psychometric properties
patient reported