Which method of glove donning is considered more protective against contamination?

The closed glove technique is considered more protective against contamination primarily because it allows for the gloves to be put on while maintaining a sterile field. In this method, the surgical team first puts on a gown, which is then secured, followed by the gloves. This approach minimizes the risk of touching non-sterile surfaces during the process of donning the gloves.

By keeping the hands and gloves within the confines of the gown's sleeves until fully donned, the closed glove technique significantly reduces the chance of contamination from the environment or from the individual’s hands. This is particularly critical in maintaining sterility during surgical procedures, where any breach can lead to increased infection risk for the patient.

Other methods like the open glove technique do not provide the same level of protection since they require the gloves to be handled more freely, increasing the potential for contact with non-sterile objects or areas. Reinforced and double gloving techniques also provide advantages in terms of protection, particularly against punctures or tears, but do not focus as intensively on maintaining sterility during the donning process itself as the closed glove technique does.