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Can the use of assistive technology and interactive therapeutic robots in nursing homes contribute to the spread of infectious disease?
- Source :
- Canadian Journal of Infection Control / Revue Canadienne de Prévention des Infections; Winter2017, Vol. 32 Issue 4, p225-229, 5p
- Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- Background: There is an increasing use of assistive technology and interactive therapeutic robots in nursing homes. However, little is known about the possible risks for transmitting infectious diseases through the use of such devices. Methods: Representative surface samples of two multipurpose hygiene chairs and two interactive therapeutic robots were collected on a weekly basis at two nursing homes over a period of two months. Results: We found that both robots and hygiene chairs may contribute to pathogen transmission. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- CROSS infection
BATHS
BACTERIA
BACTERIAL growth
DRUG resistance in microorganisms
LONG-term health care
MICROBIAL contamination
MICROBIOLOGICAL techniques
NURSING care facilities
POLYMERASE chain reaction
ROBOTICS
STERILIZATION (Disinfection)
ASSISTIVE technology
QUANTITATIVE research
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
DISEASE risk factors
EQUIPMENT & supplies
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 11835702
- Volume :
- 32
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Canadian Journal of Infection Control / Revue Canadienne de Prévention des Infections
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 127789516