Healthcare worker perception of a global outbreak of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and personal protective equipment: Survey of a pediatric tertiary-care hospital

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作者
Piche-Renaud, Pierre-Philippe [1 ,2 ]
Groves, Helen E. [1 ,2 ]
Kitano, Taito [1 ,2 ]
Arnold, Callum [3 ]
Thomas, Angela [1 ]
Streitenberger, Laurie [1 ,4 ]
Alexander, Laura [4 ]
Morris, Shaun K. [1 ,2 ]
Science, Michelle [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] Hosp Sick Children, Div Infect Dis, Toronto, ON, Canada
[2] Univ Toronto, Dept Paediat, Toronto, ON, Canada
[3] London Sch Hyg & Trop Med, London, England
[4] Hosp Sick Children, Occupat Hlth & Safety, Toronto, ON, Canada
关键词
ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME; SARS; TORONTO; STAFF;
D O I
10.1017/ice.2020.415
中图分类号
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要
Objective: In this study, we aimed to capture perspectives of healthcare workers (HCWs) on coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and infection prevention and control (IPAC) measures implemented during the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic. Design: A cross-sectional survey of HCWs. Participants: HCWs from the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada. Intervention: A self-administered survey was distributed to HCWs. We analyzed factors influencing HCW knowledge and self-reported use of personal protective equipment (PPE), concerns about contracting COVID-19 and acceptance of the recommended IPAC precautions for COVID-19. Results: In total, 175 HCWs completed the survey between March 6 and March 10: 35 staff physicians (20%), 24 residents or fellows (14%), 72 nurses (41%), 14 respiratory therapists (8%), 14 administration staff (8%), and 14 other employees (8%). Most of the respondents were from the emergency department (n = 58, 33%) and the intensive care unit (n = 58, 33%). Only 86 respondents (50%) identified the correct donning order; only 60 (35%) identified the correct doffing order; but the majority (n = 113, 70%) indicated the need to wash their hands immediately prior to removal of their mask and eye protection. Also, 91 (54%) respondents felt comfortable with recommendations for droplet and/or contact precautions for routine care of patients with COVID-19. HCW occupation and concerns about contracting COVID-19 outside work were associated with nonacceptance of the recommendations (P = .016 and P = .036 respectively). Conclusion: As part of their pandemic response plans, healthcare institutions should have ongoing training for HCWs that focus on appropriate PPE doffing and discussions around modes of transmission of COVID-19.
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