Self-reported use of personal protective equipment among Chinese critical care clinicians during 2009 H1N1 influenza pandemic.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Critically ill patients with 2009 H1N1 influenza are often treated in intensive care units (ICUs), representing significant risk of nosocomial transmission to critical care clinicians and other patients. Despite a large body of literature and guidelines recommending infection control practices, numerous barriers have been identified in ICUs, leading to poor compliance to the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The use of PPE among critical care clinicians has not been extensively evaluated, especially during the pandemic influenza. This study examined the knowledge, attitudes, and self-reported behaviors, and barriers to compliance with the use of PPE among ICU healthcare workers (HCWs) during the pandemic influenza.

Methodology/principal findings

A survey

SUBMITTER: Hu X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3434157 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature