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ArticleFlorence Nightingale journal of nursing2022

Infections and Smartphone Use in Nursing Practice: A Systematic Review.

Sofia Di Mario, Sara Dionisi, Emanuele Di Simone, Gloria Liquori, Claudia Cianfrocca, Marco Di Muzio, Noemi Giannetta

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Article in Florence Nightingale journal of nursing, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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3 · Its place in the literature

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Sofia Di MarioDepartment of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.
Sara DionisiDepartment of Biomedicine and Prevention, Tor Vergata University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Emanuele Di SimoneNursing, Technical, Rehabilitation, Assistance and Research Department, IRCCS Istituti Fisioterapici Ospitalieri - IFO, Rome, Italy.
Gloria LiquoriDepartment of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy; Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, Tor Vergata University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
Claudia CianfroccaDepartment of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.
Marco Di MuzioDepartment of Clinical and Molecular Medicine, Sapienza University, Rome, Italy.
Noemi GiannettaSaint Camillus International University of Health and Medical Sciences (UniCamillus).
Sapienza University of Rome · ITIstituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico · ITSaint Camillus International University of Health and Medical Sciences · ITUniversity of Rome Tor Vergata · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

aimNurses use their smartphones during the work shift. The objective of this review is to investigate the presence of bacteria on mobile phones and the procedures to disinfect or decontaminate the smartphone and decrease the infection rate.

methodThis systematic review was carried out through a search on the main scientific databases by following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. The research was conducted by considering articles published in the last ten years.

resultsOf 502 initial articles, 489 were excluded and 12 articles were considered relevant. Twelve articles were included in the review. The analysis of the studies showed a high contamination of pathogenic microorganisms on the device's surfaces, most of which appear to be antibiotic resistant. The use of smartphones during clinical practice increases the risk of contracting nosocomial infections. The presence of bacteria on mobile phones and their use favors the cross-transmission of microorganisms.

conclusionOnset prevention is a primary goal for the entire multidisciplinary team. There are no protocols concerning smartphones disinfection during clinical practice, but their implementation would reduce the incidence by improving nursing care.

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PMID35699640
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