Objective: To investigate the prevalence, characteristics, and preventive status of skin
injuries caused by personal protective equipment (PPE) in medical staff. Approach: A cross …

Since the outbreak of COVID‐19 pandemic, clinicians have had to use personal protective
equipment (PPE) for prolonged periods. This has been associated with detrimental effects …

Since December 2019, the medical staff fighting against COVID‐19 frequently reported the
device‐related pressure injury (DRPI) caused by personal protective equipment (PPE). We …

Background In the event of coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) spread worldwide,
frontline healthcare workers play a key role in the containment of this devastating pandemic …

Aim The present study was carried out as a comparative observational study in order to
determine the effect of prophylactic dressing on the prevention of skin injuries due to the use …

Aim One of the greatest challenges in responding to the COVID‐19 pandemic is preventing
staff exposure and infection by ensuring consistent and effective use of personal protective …

Purpose The purpose of this study was to further examine PPE-related physical problems
experienced by nurses as well as the role of wear time on these problems. Methods Using a …

Objectives: To assess prevalence of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)-related
symptoms and adverse reactions during Coronavirus Disease 2019 pandemics. Methods …

A novel coronavirus named SARS-CoV-2 was discovered in December 2019, and its
resultant disease termed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) subsequently broke out in …

Background Occupational dermatoses caused by personal protective equipment (PPE) in
the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic are emerging occupational health challenges that must be …