ArticleSafety and health at work2019
Personal Protective Equipment Availability and Utilization Among Interventionalists.
Article in Safety and health at work, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
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- Radiation protection: safety measures and knowledge among interventional radiologists- a UK-based analysis of current practices and recommendations for improvement.CVIR endovascular · 2025Article
- Inequality on the frontline: A multi-country study on gender differences in mental health among healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.Global mental health (Cambridge, England) · 2024Article
- A Novel Approach to Reducing Splash Exposure in Pulsatile Lavage.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2023Article
- Design of a Smart Safety Vest Incorporated With Metal Detector Kits for Enhanced Personal Protection.Safety and health at work · 2020Article
- Factors associated with unsafe work behaviours in an Iranian petrochemical company: perspectives of workers, supervisors, and safety managers.BMC public health · 2020Article
- Evaluation of personal protective equipment use in healthcare workers exposed to ionizing radiation in a Portuguese university hospital.Revista brasileira de medicina do trabalho : publicacao oficial da Associacao Nacional de Medicina do Trabalho-ANAMTArticle
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Abstract
objectiveThis study explored personal protective equipment (PPE) availability and PPE utilization among interventionalists in the catheterization laboratory, which is a highly contextualized workplace.
methodsThis is a cross-sectional study using mixed methods. Participants (108) completed a survey. A hyperlink was sent to the participants, or they were asked to complete a paper-based survey. Purposively selected participants (54) were selected for individual (30) or group (six) interviews. The interviews were conducted at conferences, or appointments were made to see the participants. Logistic regression analysis was performed. The qualitative data were analyzed thematically.
resultsLead glasses were consistently used 10.2% and never used 61.1% of the time. All forms of PPE were inconsistently used by 92.6% of participants. Women were 4.3 times more likely to report that PPE was not available. PPE compliance was related to fit and availability.
conclusionsPPE use was inconsistent and not always available. Improving the culture of radiation protection in catheterization laboratories is essential to improve PPE compliance with the aim of protecting patients and operators. This culture of radiation protection must include all those involved including the users of PPE and the administrators and managers who are responsible for supplying sufficient, appropriate, fitting PPE for all workers requiring such protection.
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