Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Public Health and Surveillance
Date Submitted: Jul 29, 2020
Date Accepted: Sep 22, 2020
Date Submitted to PubMed: Oct 2, 2020
Smart Handwashing Station: Field study
ABSTRACT
Background:
Hand hygiene is one of the most effective ways to remove germs, prevent the spread of infectious pathogens and avoid getting sick. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, health authorities have been advocating the importance of practicing good hand hygiene.
Objective:
The primary aim of this study is to test a prototype smart handwashing station deployed during the COVID-19 pandemic in a school setting.
Methods:
Deploy a smart handwashing station and examine key technological considerations including connectivity, security, and data management systems as well as the health and safety of users.
Results:
The smart handwashing station was deployed for 10 days at a school setting in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic. The smart sunscreen station’s electrical components remained operational during field testing and underwent robust cleaning protocols each day. The handwashing station was used 1138 times during the field testing and there was no COVID-19 transmission at the school during the testing.
Conclusions:
This study highlights a personalized feedback approach using technology can successfully be implemented at a school and could provide a platform to improve hand hygiene amongst school aged children.
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