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- Title
The effectiveness of a silicone tape intervention in reducing N95 mask-related pressure injuries for healthcare professionals in an inpatient hospice setting.
- Authors
Yee Y. Chang; Lai, Joshua; Goo, Joyce L. K.
- Abstract
During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthcare professionals in Singapore were required to wear N95 masks as part of their personal protective equipment. This led to multiple cases of facial device-related pressure injuries (DRPIs). Aim A quality improvement project was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of silicone transparent adhesive tape in reducing DRPIs in an inpatient hospice setting. Method A pre-intervention survey was conducted to determine the prevalence of DRPIs among healthcare professionals, and a post-intervention survey was administered to assess the effectiveness and staff perceptions regarding of the use of prophylactic silicone adhesive tape. Results Overall, 67.2% (n=45) of healthcare professionals had one or more DRPIs, during the pre intervention survey which resulted in discomfort, lowered their self-esteem, and reduced their ability to concentrate. Following the application of the prophylactic silicone adhesive tape to the facial nasal bridge and bilateral cheekbones (n=29), 82.7% (n=24) of participants reported greater comfort and would recommend the intervention to others, as it improved their physical and mental wellbeing, and their ability to concentrate at work. Conclusion The prophylactic application of transparent adhesive silicone tape under respiratory masks during COVID-19 has been shown to be a successful intervention in the inpatient hospice setting. Its continued use whenever facial masks need to be worn is recommended.
- Subjects
SINGAPORE; RISK assessment; SILICONES; AESTHETICS; T-test (Statistics); STATISTICAL sampling; UNITED States. Occupational Safety &; Health Administration; INTERVIEWING; CLINICAL trials; HOSPITALS; N95 respirators; EVALUATION of medical care; DISEASE prevalence; CHI-squared test; DESCRIPTIVE statistics; SURVEYS; PRE-tests &; post-tests; THEMATIC analysis; PAIN; RESEARCH methodology; QUALITY assurance; COMPARATIVE studies; DATA analysis software; PSYCHOSOCIAL factors; HEALTH facility employees; PRESSURE ulcers; COVID-19 pandemic; ADHESIVE tape; HOSPICE care; JOB performance; WELL-being; DISEASE incidence; DISEASE risk factors
- Publication
Wound Practice & Research, 2024, Vol 32, Issue 2, p100
- ISSN
1837-6304
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.33235/wpr.32.2.100-107