Effect of Bed Bathing Methods on VRE Colonization in ICU Patients

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of two different bed bathing methods on vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) colonization in adult intensive care unit patients. A total of 210 patients were randomly assigned to receive either daily whole-body bathing with 4% chlorhexidine gluconate solution or daily bed bathing using disposable antibacterial body wipes. VRE colonization was monitored using skin swab cultures collected on days 7, 14, and 21. The results of this study may contribute to infection prevention strategies in intensive care units by identifying effective hygiene practices for reducing VRE colonization.