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Effect of Bed Bathing Methods on VRE Colonization in ICU Patients
Sponsor: Özkan Kasap
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of two different bed bathing methods on vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) colonization in adult intensive care unit patients. A total of 210 patients were randomly assigned to receive either daily whole-body bathing with 4% chlorhexidine gluconate solution or daily bed bathing using disposable antibacterial body wipes. VRE colonization was monitored using skin swab cultures collected on days 7, 14, and 21. The results of this study may contribute to infection prevention strategies in intensive care units by identifying effective hygiene practices for reducing VRE colonization.
Official title: The Effect of Two Different Bed Bathing Methods on Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus Colonization in Intensive Care Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
210
Start Date
2024-09-01
Completion Date
2025-08-01
Last Updated
2026-05-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Bed Bath
Daily whole-body bed bathing performed as part of routine ICU care.
Disposable antibacterial bed bath wipes
Daily whole-body bed bathing using disposable antibacterial body cleansing wipes as part of routine ICU care.
Chlorhexidine gluconate 4%
A 4% chlorhexidine gluconate solution used during the bed bathing procedure for whole-body skin antisepsis in ICU patients.
Locations (1)
Basaksehir Pine and Sakura City Hospital
Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)