Comparison of the effect of glove size on comfort, sensitivity and dexterity in the use of double surgical gloves: a randomized controlled trial
International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, cilt.32, sa.1, ss.80-86, 2026 (SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 32 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1080/10803548.2025.2503580
- Dergi Adı: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.80-86
- Anahtar Kelimeler: comfort, dexterity, sensitivity, surgical glove, operating room nurses
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Objectives: This study aimed to compare the effect of wearing double gloves during surgery on the surgical team's dexterity, tactile sensitivity and comfort. Methods: The crossover randomized controlled included 80 surgical team members. Four different procedures were implemented in 320 surgeries: A, own-size glove on the inside and outside; B, own-size glove on the inside and half a size larger outside; C, half a size larger glove on the inside and own-size glove outside; D, single gloves of own size. Results: Mean scores for dexterity, tactile sensitivity and comfort level were higher in Procedure D than in all other procedures (p < 0.05). In double-gloving, mean scores for dexterity, tactile sensitivity and comfort level were higher in Procedures A and B compared to Procedure C (p < 0.05). Perspiration, discomfort and reduced mobility experienced during surgical glove usage were less pronounced using single-layered gloves (p < 0.05). For glove preferences, the first choice was Procedure D (81.3%; p < 0.05). Conclusion: Use of single gloves is more effective for surgical teams in terms of dexterity, tactile sensitivity, comfort and satisfaction. There is no significant difference in effectiveness among double-gloving procedures, but healthcare professionals tend to prefer wearing own-size gloves on the inside and half a size larger outside. Clinical trial registration: NCT06042088.