Publications by authors named "Mansour Mhiliya"
Isr J Health Policy Res
July 2021
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed how well healthcare workers (HCWs) followed personal protective equipment (PPE) protocols for donning (putting on) and doffing (taking off) in the Emergency Department (ED) compared to COVID-19 wards.
- Results showed that only 50% of HCWs donned PPE correctly and 37% doffed it correctly in the ED, with significantly lower adherence scores compared to internal medical wards and ICUs.
- Factors like time pressure, high patient acuity, stress, and knowledge of COVID-19 status may explain the poorer adherence in the ED, indicating a need for further research and better resources to improve PPE usage.
