title: Disposable gloves: research findings on use in practice.
abstract: This article reviews the research evidence for the safety and effectiveness of disposable gloves in preventing transmission of infection. The author concludes that all nurses should have a glove policy for their unit or department to ensure the correct type of gloves are worn in appropriate situations.
authors.affiliation: Stepping Hill Hospital, Stockport Acute Services NHS Trust.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D003140:Communicable Disease Control; D004209:Disposable Equipment; D005932:Gloves, Surgical; D006801:Humans; D007840:Latex; D009732:Nursing Care / Q000592:standards*
chemical_list: D007840:Latex