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Asma Ansari1, Uzma Urooj1, Mustafa Waseem2
1National University of Health Sciences, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|June 17, 2022
Summary
This study compared instructor-led training and video-based learning for improving healthcare workers' personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance. Both methods effectively enhanced PPE adherence, showing no significant difference between them.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare worker training
- Infection control practices
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance
Background:
- Effective training is crucial for healthcare workers to adhere to personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines.
- Evaluating different educational aids can optimize training strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the efficacy of instructor-led training versus video-based training for improving PPE compliance among healthcare workers.
- To assess the impact of two distinct educational interventions on adherence to PPE guidelines.
Main Methods:
- A quasi-experimental study involving 60 healthcare personnel divided into two groups.
- Group A received weekly 2-hour instructor-led training on donning and doffing PPE.
- Group B watched 30-minute training videos weekly on PPE procedures.
Main Results:
- No significant difference was observed in the donning and doffing scores between the instructor-led training group and the video-based training group (p>0.05).
- Both training methods demonstrated potential for improving PPE compliance.
Conclusions:
- Both instructor-led training sessions and training videos are effective educational tools for enhancing healthcare workers' compliance with PPE guidelines.
- The findings suggest flexibility in choosing training modalities to improve infection control practices.
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