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Applying principles to practice: cleaning and disinfection of extended reality equipment used in healthcare settings

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The use of extended reality (XR) for education of healthcare personnel (HCP) is increasing. XR equipment is reusable and often shared between HCP in clinical areas; however, it may not include manufacturer's instructions for use (MIFU) in healthcare settings. Considerations for the selection of equipment and development of cleaning and disinfection protocols are described.

Source: Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology

DOI: 10.1017/ice.2025.10249

Authors: Thomas S. Murray, Erica S. Shenoy, Scott C. Roberts, Richard Martinello, Asher Marks, Kimberly Hieftje, Chloe V. Green, Joseph T. Rothschild, Morgan Shradar, Tess McKinney, Lindsey Jo Hand, Shannon Novosad, Janet Glowicz

Institutions: Yale University, Harvard University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Mass General Brigham, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Nebraska Medical Center, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Medical Device Sterilization and Disinfection

Subfield: Microbiology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,550

Funder: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

OpenAlex ID: W4413304112

FWCI: 1.383

Cites: 5

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10