Arm Cast Cover Research

Shower mitt data collection results

Trial Period: 8/2/2013 through 8/11/2013

39 Surveys completed out of 100 Mitts Trialed

Participating Floors: CVPCU (24 Surveys) & Fracture Care (15 Surveys)

Shower Mitt Trial Summary ResULTS

Op Dry Post Shower	100 % Dry
Op-Sites Intact Post Shower	100% Intact
Positive Patient Experience During Application and Removal	100% Positive
Ease of Use	100% Favorable
Shower Mitt is Beneficial for Protecting Areas Below The Elbow.	100% Favorable

*(2 respondents replied that Shower Glove covers everything that the Shower Mitt covers- cut the glove to make it fit)

Patient and Nurse Comments

Patient Feedback
“Easy to Use”
“Not being swallowed up”
“Liked how it fit”

Nurse Feedback
“Patients like it”
“I really like it”
“Patient can move fingers more”

WHY THE SHOWER MITT SHOULD BE ADDED IN ADDITION TO THE SHOWER GLOVE

Nurses Requested a Shorter Version to cover areas below the forearm
Shower Glove + Shower Mitt Protect a Larger Population of Patients
Protects finger and hand dressings that will not fit in glove
Better fit for smaller sized patients including pediatrics
Saves Time – No Cutting or Improvising
Improves Patient Experience- Patients Prefer to cover only the area that needs to be protected
Standard Product made specifically for protecting any area below the forearm