The impact of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) on cognitive and emotional aspects of healthcare work.
Belinda K JuddDale F WhelehanMelissa Therese BaysariAndrew J BailliePublished in: Journal of occupational and environmental medicine (2023)
There are significant negative impacts of PPE on health professionals' ability to carry out work, impairing communication, task efficiency, and comfort. PPE is an essential infection control practice requiring further research, design and testing to overcome challenges.