Exploring patient experience and understanding of Chlorhexidine Gluconate preoperative washes: A cross-sectional survey

This project revealed the current experience of patients undergoing surgery in relation to preoperative washing. Lack of information regarding CHG, issues with timing of information and access, as well as inconsistencies between different surgical specialities within the hospital were identified as barriers to participants using CHG. These are areas which could be targeted with a suite of interventions which aim to provide patients with clear, consistent information in a timely manner.