Air purifiers for reducing the incidence of acute respiratory infections in australian residential aged care facilities: A study protocol for a randomised control trial

被引：1

作者：

Khadar, Bismi Thottiyil Sultanmuhammed Abdul ^{[1
]}

Sim, Jenny ^{[1
,2
,7
]}

McDonagh, Julee ^{[2
,3
]}

McDonald, Vanessa M. ^{[1
]}

Mitchell, Brett G. ^{[1
,4
,5
,6
]}

机构：

[1] Univ Newcastle, Sch Nursing & Midwifery, Callaghan, NSW, Australia

[2] Univ Wollongong, Sch Nursing, Wollongong, NSW, Australia

[3] Western Sydney Local Hlth Dist, Blacktown Hosp, Ctr Chron & Complex Care, Blacktown, NSW, Australia

[4] Avondale Univ, Sch Nursing, 582 Freemans Dr,POB 19, Cooranbong, NSW 2265, Australia

[5] Monash Univ, Sch Nursing & Midwifery, Melbourne, Vic, Australia

[6] Cent Coast Local Hlth Dist, Gosford Hosp, Gosford, NSW, Australia

[7] Univ Technol Sydney, Collaborating Ctr Nursing Midwifery & Hlth Dev, WHO, Sydney, NSW, Australia

来源：

INFECTION DISEASE & HEALTH | 2023年 / 28卷 / 03期

基金：

澳大利亚国家健康与医学研究理事会;

关键词：

Infection control; Cross infection; Nursing home; Aged care; Aerosols; Patient safety; SYNCYTIAL VIRUS; INFLUENZA-A; TRANSMISSION; ADULTS; ROUTES;

D O I：

10.1016/j.idh.2023.05.006

中图分类号：

R1 [预防医学、卫生学];

学科分类号：

1004 ; 120402 ;

摘要：

Introduction: Adults living in Residential Aged Care Facilities (RACFs) are highly susceptible to seasonal respiratory infections. Evidence indicates that the aerosols contaminated with virus particles in closed indoor spaces may play a significant role in the transmission of respiratory infections. In this protocol paper, we outline details of a planned RCT which aims to evaluate the effectiveness of portable in room air purifiers in reducing the risk of ARIs among residents in Australian RACFs.This study uses a multi-centre double-blind randomised crossover design. Three RACFs in a regional area of New South Wales will be invited to participate in the study. Air purifiers with or without high-efficiency particulate absorbing (HEPA) filters will be placed in the rooms of residents who are enrolled in the trial. The primary outcome will be a reduction in the incidence of ARI and the secondary outcomes will be the time to first infection, number of emergency department admissions, hospital admissions, and medical consultations due to an ARI. Conclusion: To our knowledge, this will be the first RCT using air purifiers in resident rooms to identify their effect in reducing ARIs in RACFs. If our findings indicate some potential benefit for in-room air purification, it will help provide support and justification for larger trials, which may include a facility wide approach to air purification.& COPY; 2023 Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control. Published by Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

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页数：7

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