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ArticleInfection prevention in practice2023

Assessing efficacy of instructor based orientation to donning doffing protocols and modifications to doffing area infrastructure in reducing SARS-CoV-2 infection among Doctors assigned to COVID-19 patient care.

Sunil V Furtado, Parichay J Perikal, Monica Narayanaswamy, T V Ravikumar, Lissy John, K Harish

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6 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Sunil V FurtadoDepartment of Neurosurgery, MS Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Parichay J PerikalDepartment of Neurosurgery, MS Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Monica NarayanaswamyDepartment of General Surgery, MS Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
T V RavikumarDepartment of Orthopaedics, MS Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Lissy JohnMS Ramaiah Medical College Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
K HarishMS Ramaiah Medical College Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
M.S. Ramaiah Medical College · IN

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Abstract

Background: We assess the efficacy of orientation programmes for doctors of proper donning, doffing techniques for personal protective equipment (PPE) and safe practices inside the COVID-19 hospital in reducing the COVID-19 infection rate among doctors. Methods: A total of 767 resident doctors and 197 faculty visits on weekly rotation were recorded over a six month period. Doctors were guided through orientation sessions before their entry into the COVID-19 hospital from 1 August 2020. The infection rate among doctors was used to study the efficacy of the programme. McNemars Chi-square test was used to compare the infection rate in the two groups before and after orientation sessions were commenced. Discussion: A statistically significant reduction in SARS-CoV-2 infection was seen among resident doctors after orientation programmes and infrastructure modification (3% vs 7.4%, Conclusion: Orientation programme for healthcare workers for PPE donning and doffing protocols with practical demonstration and trial of PPE usage can significantly reduce COVID-19 infection. Such sessions should be mandatory for all workers on deputation in designated area for Infectious Diseases and in pandemic situations.

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Healthcare workersPersonal protective equipmentResident doctorsRT-PCRSARS-CoV-2Training

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PMID37006320
PMCPMC10027291
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