| Use of personal protective equipment in Canadian pediatric emergency departments. | |
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PMID: 21435312 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: Numerous barriers to maintaining infection control practices through the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) exist in the emergency department (ED). This study examined the knowledge, self-reported behaviours, and barriers to compliance with infection control practices and the use of PPE in Canadian pediatric EDs. METHODS: A self-administered survey instrument consisting of 21 questions was developed and piloted for this study. The survey was mailed to all individuals listed in the Pediatric Emergency Research Canada database of physicians practicing pediatric emergency medicine in Canada. RESULTS: A total of 186 physicians were surveyed, and 123 (66%) participated. Twenty-two percent of participants reported that they had never received PPE training and 32% had not been trained in the previous 2 years. Fifty-three percent reported being very or somewhat comfortable with their knowledge of transmission-based isolation practices. Participants were correct on a mean of 4.9 of 11 knowledge-based questions (SD 1.7). For scenarios assessing self-reported use of PPE, participants selected answers that reflected PPE use in accordance with national infection control standards in a mean of 1.0 of 6 scenarios (SD 1.0). Participants reported that they would be more likely to use PPE if patients were clearly identified prior to physician assessment, equipment was accessible, and PPE use was made a priority in their ED. CONCLUSIONS: Knowledge and self-reported adherence to recommended infection control practices among Canadian pediatric emergency physicians is suboptimal. Early identification of patients requiring PPE, convenient access to PPE, and improved education regarding isolation and PPE practices may improve adherence. |
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Authors:
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Sarah M Reid; Ken J Farion; Kathryn N Suh; Tobey Audcent; Nicholas J Barrowman; Amy C Plint |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: CJEM Volume: 13 ISSN: 1481-8035 ISO Abbreviation: CJEM Publication Date: 2011 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-03-25 Completed Date: 2011-07-19 Revised Date: 2011-10-05 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 100893237 Medline TA: CJEM Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 71-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pediatrics, University of Ottawa, and Clinical Research Unit of Ottawa, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, ON. reid_sa@cheo.on.ca |
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Adult Aged Canada Cross-Sectional Studies Emergency Service, Hospital* / standards Female Guideline Adherence Humans Infection Control* / standards Male Middle Aged Patient Isolation Practice Guidelines as Topic Protective Devices / utilization* Respiratory Protective Devices / utilization Respiratory Tract Infections / transmission |
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