What is the evidence for patients wearing gloves when self-administering intravenous medication?
Abstract
Current evidence supports glove use in professional settings for intravenous medication administration to ensure asepsis and prevent infection, but specific studies on patient self-administration are limited.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Infection Control in Healthcare
Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
Patient Safety and Medication Errors
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN