Trial Flow Diagram
skin irritation
ED indicates emergency department; ICU, intensive care unit.We conducted semistructured interviews with 25 HCP (5 physicians, 1 physician assistant, 3 nurse practitioners, 8 nurses, and 8 nursing assistants) across 9 of the 13 randomized units. When asked about the perceived benefits of a direct-gloving strategy, 17 of 25 (68%) perceived potential benefits, including increased efficiency in time (14) and cost, less skin irritation (6), improved adherence to expectations (4), and improved staff satisfaction (3); responses were not mutually exclusive and were often discussed as a cluster of perceived benefits. Fifteen of 25 participants (60%) did not perceive risks or concerns associated with a direct-gloving strategy if proven safe; participants who did cite risks related them to undermining habits (6) and uncertainty about contamination (4), which the participants thought could compromise patient or HCP safety. One participant thought this practice could negatively affect patient perceptions, and 2 participants felt uncomfortable with this practice. The eTable in 