Midwives' experiences using personal protective equipment during COVID-19: a scoping review
British Journal of Midwifery
; 31(3):157-164, 2023.
Article
in English
| CINAHL | ID: covidwho-2274598
ABSTRACT
Background:
Correct use of personal protective equipment is vital to minimise the risk of patients acquiring healthcare-associated infections. These measures are also important in preventing exposure to occupational infection. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of personal protective equipment was associated with anxiety, uncertainty and additional training requirements. This study investigated midwives' experiences using personal protective equipment during the pandemic.Methods:
This systematic scoping review searched seven academic databases and grey literature. Data analysis was conducted using a thematic analysis framework.Results:
A total of 16 studies were included. Four themes were found 'fear and anxiety', 'personal protective equipment/resources', 'education and training needs' and 'communication'.Conclusions:
Management and administration inconsistences, logistical issues and lack of training on personal protective equipment led to midwives' negative feedback. A gap has been identified in the exploration of midwives' experiences as personal protective equipment end-users during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Collection:
Databases of international organizations
Database:
CINAHL
Type of study:
Qualitative research
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Reviews
Language:
English
Journal:
British Journal of Midwifery
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
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