Observational studyArchives of physical medicine and rehabilitation2020
Analysis of the Microbiota of the Physiotherapist's Environment.
Observational study in Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.
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- Human microbiome and microbiota identification for preventing and controlling healthcare-associated infections: A systematic review.Frontiers in public health · 2022Pooled it
- Antibiotic Use, Self-Medication, and Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Among Health Studies Students at the University of Mostar: A Cross-Sectional Survey.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Hand-to-surface bacterial transfer and healthcare-associated infections prevention: a pilot study on skin microbiome in a molecular biology laboratory.Frontiers in medicine · 2025Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo analyze the microbiota of the physiotherapist's work environment to understand the existing potential risks and to adopt appropriate preventive measures.
designCross-sectional descriptive observational study.
settingPhysiotherapist's working environment.
participantsPhysiotherapy and rehabilitation centers (N=19).
interventionsA microbiological sampling was carried out in the physiotherapy centers. The samples were studied using the usual culture and analysis methodology for characterization and isolation of a range of bacteria.
main outcome measuresAbsolute and relative frequency of microorganism isolation.
resultsIn the analysis, pathogens normally responsible for nosocomial infections were detected, especially on instruments and equipment used by the physiotherapist such as sponge electrodes, and were significantly more contaminated than the rest of the places studied (P<.01).
conclusionThis situation confirms the absence of measures and protocols for the prevention and control of such infections in the physiotherapist's environment, which is why they must be considered to protect both physiotherapy professionals and patients.
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