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ArticleJAMIA open2021

The case for wearable proximity devices to inform physical distancing among healthcare workers.

Sara C Keller, Alejandra B Salinas, Opeyemi Oladapo-Shittu, Sara E Cosgrove, Robin Lewis-Cherry, Patience Osei, Ayse P Gurses, Ron Jacak, Kristina K Zudock, Kianna M Blount and 4 more

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Article in JAMIA open, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1citing papers in PubMed
0.3field-weighted citation impact, top 34% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed, 3 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Sara C KellerDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9660-4367
Alejandra B SalinasDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Opeyemi Oladapo-ShittuDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Sara E CosgroveDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9458-4331
Robin Lewis-CherryDepartment of Medicine, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Patience OseiArmstrong Institute of Patient Safety and Quality, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Ayse P GursesDepartment of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Armstrong Institute of Patient Safety and Quality, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Ron JacakResearch and Exploratory Development Department, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland, USA.
Kristina K ZudockResearch and Exploratory Development Department, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland, USA.
Kianna M BlountResearch and Exploratory Development Department, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland, USA.
Kenneth V BowdenResearch and Exploratory Development Department, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland, USA.
Clare RockDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Anna C Sick-SamuelsDivision of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Briana Vecchio-PaganResearch and Exploratory Development Department, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, Maryland, USA.
Johns Hopkins University · USJohns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory · USJohns Hopkins Hospital · US

Funding

NCEZID CDC HHS U01 CK000554
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveDespite the importance of physical distancing in reducing SARS-CoV-2 transmission, this practice is challenging in healthcare. We piloted use of wearable proximity beacons among healthcare workers (HCWs) in an inpatient unit to highlight considerations for future use of trackable technologies in healthcare settings. MATERIALS AND

methodsWe performed a feasibility pilot study in a non-COVID adult medical unit from September 28 to October 28, 2020. HCWs wore wearable proximity beacons, and interactions defined as <6 feet for ≥5 s were recorded. Validation was performed using direct observations.

resultsA total of 6172 close proximity interactions were recorded, and with the removal of 2033 false-positive interactions, 4139 remained. The highest proportion of interactions occurred between 7:00 Am-9:00 Am. Direct observations of HCWs substantiated these findings. DISCUSSION: This pilot study showed that wearable beacons can be used to monitor and quantify HCW interactions in inpatient settings.

conclusionTechnology can be used to track HCW physical distancing.

Indexed as

COVID-19physical distancingwearable proximity beaconwearable technology

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PMID34926997
PMCPMC8672930
OpenAlexW3216127826

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