Pandemi̇de Sağlik Çalişanlarinin Ki̇şi̇sel Koruyucu Eki̇pman Kullanimina Bağli Olumsuz Ci̇lt Reaksi̇yonlarinin Beli̇rlenmesi̇

Turan, Ayşe; Nacar, Halil

doi:10.36516/jocass.2021.52

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“…Acne related to goggles, pressure sore related to bonnet, and skin reaction related to face‐shield were significantly higher in female workers ( p < .05). Contrary to some studies, 1,14,15,18 there were studies 5,10 that reached the same findings as our research result. Jiang et al (2020) in China found skin damage because of using goggles was significantly higher in the male gender.…”

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“…The correlation between the skin problems and age was not significant. Other studies such as Turan and Nacar (2020) in Turkey, Çaǧlar et al (2022) in Turkey and Skiveren et al (2022) in Denmark have reached similar findings 1,14,18 However, Coelho et al (2020) in Brazil determined that skin problems related to using PPEs were more common in those under the age of 35 15 . Hu et al (2020) in China reported that skin rash, skin damage, and itching related to N95, gloves and protective clothing were significantly higher in female and between the ages of 20 and 29 5 .…”

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“…There were limited studies in the literature that identified skin problems related to using boots, shoe covers, and coverall. In some studies, it was found that the coverall caused acne, itching, excessive sweating, pruritus, and rash problems 1,29,35 …”

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confidence: 99%

“…Research data were obtained retrospectively from nurses working in the ICU during the pandemic between December 2021 and June 2022. As a data collection tool, a questionnaire prepared in line with the literature detailed below was used 1,4,21,22,25–29 …”

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“…During the COVID‐19 pandemic, it was recommended by health authorities to apply the highest level of protection measures to prevent occupational exposure and to prevent health care workers acting as carriers. Medical mask or N95/3 M/FFP2 mask, non‐sterile gloves, goggles, face‐shield, bonnet, coverall, shoe covers and boots are among these PPE 1–3 . Skin complications related to PPE have been reported in a number of prevalence studies inclusive of the complexities of PPEs use.…”

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Skin problems associated with using of personal protective equipment in COVID‐19 intensive care units

Altin,

Akbiyik

2023

Nursing in Critical Care

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BackgroundHealth care workers, who worked intensively during the COVID‐19 pandemic, faced some problems, including skin problems, due to the personal protective equipment (PPE) they used to control the spread of infection.AimsThis study aimed to identify the skin problems because of using PPE by nurses during the delivery of health care in three COVID‐19 intensive care units (ICUs) within one hospital service.Study designThe study was designed as a cross‐sectional survey. The study was conducted with nurses working in three intensive care units in the metropolitan districts of Ankara, Turkey. The data were collected online with a questionnaire developed by the researchers between December 2021 and June 2022.ResultsIn this study, 82/120 (68.33%) nurses responded to the questionnaire at least once during the distribution period. The mean of the duration of PPE utilization per each time including goggles, N95 mask, bonnet, face‐shield, gloves, boots/shoe covers and coverall was 3.76 ± 1.36 h. The proportion of nurses who experienced any skin problem related to any PPE at least two or more was 74/82 (90.24%). The proportion of pressure sores, acne, skin reaction including allergic dermatitis or contact urticaria, and regional pain varied between 4.9% and 79.3%. The proportion of nurses who applied any protective application to prevent skin problems was 53.66%. Among the protective applications, pressure‐reducing surfaces were used the most. The use of protective applications for goggles (p = .010), bonnet (p = .000) and face shield (p = .000) effectively reduced PPE‐related skin problems.ConclusionDuring the pandemic, nurses faced a wide variety of skin problems because of PPEs. It may be beneficial to design a study programme that reduces the duration of PPEs use in clinics. In addition, there is a need for effective protective applications to prevent skin problems and new development of PPE that do not cause skin problems.Relevance to clinical practiceIn the pandemic, skin problems have developed because of the use of PPE in nurses who provide health care, intensively. These problems, which were not seen as a priority in the pandemic, may adversely affect the health of nurses, their performance in the treatment and care process and their work quality.

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Altin,

Akbiyik

2023

Nursing in Critical Care

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Investigation of the problems experienced by perioperative nurses due to the use of personal protective equipment and their attitudes towards caregiving roles

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Işıklı

Ozavci

et al. 2022

Journal of Tissue Viability

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Experiences and Needs of Nurses Caring for COVID-19 Patients: A phenomenological Study

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Çınar

Yorulmaz

2022

Acibadem Univ Saglik Bilim Derg

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Purpose: This study was conducted by using the qualitative study method descriptive phenomenological approach in order to explore the experiences and needs of nurses working during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods and Materials: This study was conducted using a descriptive phenomenological approach. The Questionnaire Form and the Semi-Structured Interview Form were used for data collection. Results: Themes and sub-themes as a result of interviews with nurses were the effects of the pandemic (psychological effects, working conditions, social effects), fear and worries (stress and uncertainty, infecting beloved ones and others), satisfaction (motivation of being a nurse, care for patients with COVID-19 and interaction with them, team harmony and positive energy), needs(need for auxillary staff, need for additional nurses, need for psychological support), occupational health and safety (difficulties and pressures related to personal protective equipment, thermal comfort issues, nutritional problems, occupational accidents, relationship between COVID-19 and occupational disease). Conclusion: Nurses who cared for patients diagnosed with COVID-19 in Turkey were negatively affected by the pandemic both psychologically and socially.

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Pandemi̇de Sağlik Çalişanlarinin Ki̇şi̇sel Koruyucu Eki̇pman Kullanimina Bağli Olumsuz Ci̇lt Reaksi̇yonlarinin Beli̇rlenmesi̇

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Skin problems associated with using of personal protective equipment in COVID‐19 intensive care units

Skin problems associated with using of personal protective equipment in COVID‐19 intensive care units

Investigation of the problems experienced by perioperative nurses due to the use of personal protective equipment and their attitudes towards caregiving roles

Experiences and Needs of Nurses Caring for COVID-19 Patients: A phenomenological Study

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