Mobile phone hygiene practices in healthcare settings: A mapping review
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https://doi.org/10.17159/sadj.v79i09.19988Keywords:
Mobile phone, hygiene practices, mapping review, alcohol based disinfectants, disinfectant media, phone coverings, mobile phone use protocolAbstract
The aim of this review was to map the evidence related to knowledge, attitude, and hygiene practices of healthcare workers regarding mobile phones in a healthcare setting.
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