Equipment Safety
Conditions
Interventions
The present study is designed as a pragmatic non-inferiority clinical trial (PCT), with parallel groups, and allocation ratio of 1:1. The study protocol was developed using the guidelines contained in
any provider with practical experience using respiratory PPE, and who has used a face shield, regardless of frequency of use. After validating the eligibility criteria, each participant will be random
Sponsors
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Nursing professionals working in intensive care units
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Professionals on probationary period (less than 3 months in the hospital); professionals in the process of dismissal (with prior notice); pregnant professionals; intolerance or allergies (formal or declared) to face shield materials
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The evaluated outcomes will be the usability attributes: efficiency, effectiveness and satisfaction. There will be no hierarchy between the different attributes for classification, considering their interrelationship. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| As a secondary outcome, the occurrence of potential adverse effects during the use of face shields in the intervention and control groups will be documented. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactMichel Dalmedico
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná
Outcome results
None listed