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N-95/P2 respirator compliance with fit testing recommendations and respirator satisfaction amongst hospital staff.
Hackett, Liam; Zhang, Melanie Meilun; Casey, Matthew; Miller, Joseph; Smith, Jesse; Low, Caitlin; Aldridge, Emogene; Owen, Patrick J; Buntine, Paul.
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  • Hackett L; Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Eastern Health Emergency Medicine Program, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Electronic address: liam.hackett@easternhealth.org.au.
  • Zhang MM; Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of General Surgery, Eastern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Casey M; OHS, Emergency Management and Wellbeing, Eastern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Miller J; Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Eastern Health Emergency Medicine Program, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Smith J; Eastern Health Emergency Medicine Program, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Low C; Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Anaesthesia, Pain and Perioperative Medicine, Eastern Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Department of Anaesthesia, Austin Health, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Aldridge E; Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Eastern Health Emergency Medicine Program, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Owen PJ; Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Eastern Health Emergency Medicine Program, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  • Buntine P; Eastern Health Clinical School, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Eastern Health Emergency Medicine Program, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Infect Dis Health ; 29(3): 144-151, 2024 Aug.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38702235
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Filtering Facepiece Respirators (FFRs) are an important and readily scalable infection control measure; however their effectiveness is ultimately determined by compliance. We aimed to examine staff compliance and satisfaction with wearing the N95/P2 FFRs assigned to them via the standardised fit testing protocol implemented in a single large healthcare network in Victoria, Australia.

METHODS:

In this cross-sectional survey, employees from five hospital campuses who participated in the health networks N95/P2 FFR fit testing process were invited in person to participate in the study. Data were analysed descriptively, after which chi-squared analysis was performed to determine differences between respirator types, gender, and age groups.

RESULTS:

Amongst the 258 staff members surveyed, 28% had either never or only sometimes worn an FFR to which they had been successfully fit tested, and 11% had experienced facial changes that potentially rendered their most recent fit test invalid. More than half (53%) of those surveyed had experienced side effects, the most common being skin irritation and pressure sores. A majority (87%) of staff felt that wearing an FFR had some impact on their ability to perform their duties. Pooled mean self-reported satisfaction ratings were highest for three-panel flat-fold and duckbill models.

CONCLUSION:

28% of HCWs surveyed described not wearing N-95/P2 FFRs for which they had successfully been fit tested. Reasons for non-compliance remain unclear, but rates of side effects and interference with duties were high. Further research is required to determine and address potential causative factors and ascertain ongoing optimal organisation-level fit test strategies.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Respiradores N95 Límite: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged País/Región como asunto: Oceania Idioma: En Revista: Infect Dis Health Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Países Bajos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Respiradores N95 Límite: Adult / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged País/Región como asunto: Oceania Idioma: En Revista: Infect Dis Health Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Países Bajos