Personal protective equipment portraits in the era of COVID-19

Hansen-Barkun, Christopher; Kherad, Omar; Donovan, Adamo A; Prashad, Anupa; Sewitch, Maida

doi:10.1016/j.ejim.2022.05.026

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“…Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) (Nidovirales: Coronaviridae, Betacoronavirus, подрод Sarbecovirus) [28,29], произошёл беспрецедентный рост производства, потребления и утилизации различных средств индивидуальной защиты (СИЗ) на основе пластика [30,31]. В то же время, пластиковые поверхности могут быть фактором распространения, поскольку возбудитель может оставаться стабильным и жизнеспособным на полипропилене и других пластмассах -до 5-9 сут.…”

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The potential role of micro- and nanoplastics in the spread of viruses

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et al. 2023

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The review presents recent materials about the growing influence of micro- and nanoplastics (MP/NP) on the spread of pathogenic viruses in humans and animals. The issue of the interaction of viruses with the plastisphere, the role of the virus envelope in the preservation of these microorganisms on microparticles in the composition of the biofilm has been elucidated. The issues of synergism of the pathogenetic action of MP/NP and viruses, studied on various models, are discussed. The article shows the negative effect of MP/NP on the permeability of the body's natural barriers, which can create favorable conditions for the penetration of viruses and the development of an infectious process. The authors draw attention to the need to expand interdisciplinary research in this area, given the fact that viruses residing on MP/NP can increase their infectivity and, possibly, form new genovariants.

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The potential role of micro- and nanoplastics in the spread of viruses

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“…Despite limited research, PPE portraits have received positive feedback from the majority of HCWs and patients. They have been shown to (1) improve HCW's mood and sense of well-being, (2) help with team dynamics, aide colleague identification, enhance perceptions of team connection, and increase interactions with fellow HCWs, (3) improve patient interactions through increased comfort of frontline HCWs when interacting with patients and (4) increase patient happiness when interacting with HCWs in PPE [3].…”

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Personal Protective Equipment Portraits Canada (PPC)–Humanization and surveying mask-wearing nationally

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Background Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Portraits is a hybridized art and medical intervention that lessens the alienating appearance of PPE through wearable, smiling headshot pictures. During the pandemic, the use of these portraits was expanded, but Canadian initiatives offered portraits only to immediate stakeholders. PPE Portraits Canada (PPC) aimed to provide PPE portraits to any Canadian healthcare institution and surveyed healthcare workers (HCW) regarding these portraits’ impact. Methods University student volunteers founded PPC via online platforms and coast-to-coast collaborations that allowed any HCW nationwide to request a free portrait via an accessible online form. PPC has gathered feedback from participating HCWs directly via an anonymous and bilingual survey. Results 70% of HCWs wore their portraits “always” or “usually”, 69% of HCWs “definitely would” recommend their portrait, 89.5% of HCWs found that the PPE portraits made a difference in their experiences with patients and 74% found the same for their colleagues. The pre- and post-effect of the portraits, led to a 37.5% greater likelihood that HCWs felt “connected” or “very connected” to patients/residents. For the thematic analysis, 70% or more of the comments were rated as positive, with less than 5% of comments being rated as negative. Conclusion This model’s logistical framework can be expanded beyond PPE portraits to other initiatives with limited resources, allowing them to reach and positively impact diverse populations. HCW feedback was predominantly positive. The optimal design and impact of PPE portraits on patients and HCWs should be studied further to improve portrait adoption.

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Personal protective equipment portraits in the era of COVID-19

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References 6 publications

The potential role of micro- and nanoplastics in the spread of viruses

The potential role of micro- and nanoplastics in the spread of viruses

Personal Protective Equipment Portraits Canada (PPC)–Humanization and surveying mask-wearing nationally

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