OBJECTIVES: This systematic review informed evidence-based guidelines for the management of @entity3680 , with a particular focus on healthcare workers. METHODS: A multidisciplinary guideline group formulated questions about the management of healthcare workers with @entity1909 . Keywords derived from these questions were used in literature searches. We appraised papers and developed recommendations using the Scottish Intercollegiate Guideline Network (SIGN) methodology. RESULTS: Literature searches identified 1677 papers; 11 met the quality standard (SIGN grading ++ or +). A small body of evidence indicated that @entity1909 is more likely to be colonised with micro-organisms than normal skin, but there was insufficient evidence about the risk of transmission to @entity1 . There was limited evidence that using @entity167 gel for hand decontamination is less damaging to skin than antiseptics or soap. A small body of evidence showed that conditioning creams improve @entity1909 , but are not more effective than their inactive vehicle. A small inconsistent body of evidence showed that workplace skin care programmes improve @entity1909 . CONCLUSIONS: Healthcare workers should seek early treatment for @entity1909 and should be advised about the risk of bacterial colonisation. Work adjustments should be considered for those with severe or acute @entity1909 who work with @entity1 at high risk of hospital-acquired @entity281 . Healthcare workers with @entity1909 should follow skin care programmes, and use @entity167 gel where appropriate for hand decontamination. Further research should explore whether healthcare workers with @entity1909 are more likely to transmit @entity281 to their @entity1 , and whether health surveillance is effective at reducing @entity1909 .

Management of XXXX in healthcare workers: a systematic review.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity3680 :: ('MESH:D009783', 'Disease') :: ['occupational dermatitis'] @entity167 :: ('CHEBI:16236', 'Chemical') :: ['alcohol'] @entity281 :: ('MESH:D007239', 'Disease') :: ['infection'] @entity1909 :: ('MESH:D003872', 'Disease') :: ['dermatitis']
@entity3680 :: (MESH:D009783,Disease) :: ['occupational dermatitis']
