Personal protection equipment: Preliminary evidence of effectiveness from a three-phase simulation program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Healthcare providers carry the occupational risk of being exposed to pathogens. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) requires proficiency whenever used. Yet, evidence shows significant errors and variation in competency when applying PPE.

Objective

In this study, we developed a three-phase intervention to promote PPE proficiency.

Methods

Education and assessment of participants' PPE knowledge and skills occurred at a large academic university in Western Canada. Participants first completed an online module; second, they experienced one-on-one coaching and deliberate practice with infection control professionals; and third, participants managed a COVID-19 clinical simulation scenario. The measured outcomes include a 15-item pre- and post-knowledge test and a

SUBMITTER: Altabbaa G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10638951 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature