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Effectiveness of interventions for preventing occupational irritant hand dermatitis: a quantitative systematic review
Zoi Papadatou1, Kay Cooper, Susan Klein
11The Scottish Centre for Evidence-based, Multi-professional Practice: a Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence, Aberdeen, United Kingdom 2Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, United Kingdom 3National Health Service Grampian, Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
Review Question/Objective:
The objective of this quantitative systematic review is to identify, appraise and synthesize the best available evidence on the effectiveness of moisturizers, barrier creams, protective gloves, skin protection education and complex interventions (a combination of two or more of the interventions listed) in preventing occupational irritant hand dermatitis (OIHD) in wet workers. These interventions will be compared to an alternative intervention or to usual care (workers regular skin care regime). The specific review question is: "What is the effectiveness of moisturizers, barrier creams, protective gloves, skin protection education and complex interventions in preventing OIHD in wet workers?"
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