Preference and User Experience with Powered Air- purifying Respirators in Healthcare Workers in a Simulated Work Environment: A Pilot Study

MacDowell, Lauren

doi:10.33915/etd.6130

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“…Other studies have reported increased perception of facial heat and eye dryness in PAPR users. 29,30 In the current study, PAPR users rated their respirators more favorably than N95-FFR users on sense of protection. Similarly, in the study of HCWs familiar with PAPR use during SARS, PAPRs were perceived to be more protective than N95-FFRs.…”

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User acceptance of reusable respirators in health care

Hines

Brown

Oliver

et al. 2019

American Journal of Infection Control

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Background: Inclusion of reusable respirators, such as elastomeric half-face respirators (EHFRs) and powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs), in hospital respiratory protection inventories may represent 1 solution to the problem of N95 respirator shortages experienced during pandemics. User acceptance of these devices is 1 potential barrier to implementing such a strategy in respiratory protection programs. Methods: To assess user attitudes toward various respirators, health care workers enrolled in respiratory protection programs in a medical system using EHFRs, N95s, and PAPRs and completed an online questionnaire that addressed attitudes, beliefs, and respirator preferences under different risk scenarios. Responses were compared between user groups. Results: Of 1,152 participants, 53% currently used N95s, 24% used EHFRs, and 23% used PAPRs. N95 users rated their respirators more favorably compared with EHFR and PAPR users (P < .001) regarding comfort and communication, however, EHFR users rated their respirators much more highly regarding sense of protection (P < .001). For all user groups, reusable respirators were significantly more likely (odds ratios 2.3-7.7) to be preferred over N95 filtering facepiece respirators in higher risk scenarios compared to "usual circumstance" scenarios. Conclusions: Despite somewhat less favorable ratings on comfort and communication, experienced EHFR and PAPR users still prefer reusable respirators over N95s in certain higher risk scenarios. This suggests that reusable respirators are an acceptable alternative to N95 respirators in health care and offer 1 viable solution to prevent pandemic-generated respirator shortages.

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Section: Papr Findingsmentioning

confidence: 62%

User acceptance of reusable respirators in health care

Hines

Brown

Oliver

et al. 2019

American Journal of Infection Control

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“…The evaluation instrument is explained in Table 19. The scale in all categories was collected from the Borg scale and numerous research studies (Borg, 1998;MacDowell, 2018;Yang, 2019). They evaluated the comfort of a various types of respirators, including PAPRs and N95 FFR for health care workers.…”

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Assess the Performance against ETS and PM1 and Evaluate the Users’ Experiences of Comfort of Nasal Filters

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Assess the Performance against ETS and PM1 and Evaluate the Users' Experiences of Comfort of Nasal Filters Ibrahim Almuhaidib Many cities around the world experience severe air pollution. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 7 million people die annually from exposure to small airborne Particulate Matter (PM) that is found in atmospheric pollution. Particulate matter in atmospheric pollution is one of six classifications of common air pollutants and is typically referenced to as PM1 and PM2.5. Particulate designated as PM1 and PM2.5 refer to particles having aerodynamic diameters of 1 or 2.5 micrometer (µm), respectively. These size ranges of particles are the most commonly found in air pollution. It is hard to differentiate these particles while in the air, and this poses a threat to human health. Researchers have developed various types of aerosol sampling techniques to help measure and differentiate these different size particles. First and foremost, I would like to thank God Almighty for giving me strength, understanding, knowledge and the ability to complete the research study. Without his blessings and mercy, the research study would not have been possible. Second, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to my advisor Dr. Warren Myers for support, encouragement, and guidance. His invaluable recommendations and his tremendous and continuous academic support helped me overcome many of the obstacles I encountered in the research. This research could not be completed without his endless and frequent help. Third, I would thank Dr. Xinjian (Kevin) He. I am grateful and indebted to him for his academic support and help during my research development and writing.

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Preference and User Experience with Powered Air- purifying Respirators in Healthcare Workers in a Simulated Work Environment: A Pilot Study

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User acceptance of reusable respirators in health care

User acceptance of reusable respirators in health care

Assess the Performance against ETS and PM1 and Evaluate the Users’ Experiences of Comfort of Nasal Filters

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