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Nurs Manage ; 55(5): 48-50, 2024 May 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38690863
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Gait Posture ; 84: 368-376, 2021 02.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33476830

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Plantar pressure measurement has been proven to produce crucial information for gait analysis. Socks with integrated textile pressure sensors are a promising tool for non-obtrusive plantar pressure acquisition and monitoring. RESEARCH QUESTION: Can the DAid Pressure Socks System be employed for the measurement of plantar pressure and temporal parameters during walking? METHOD: Plantar pressure measurement was acquired simultaneously by the DAid Pressure Socks System (DPSS) and Pedar® insole measurement system for a normal walking gait of 17 volunteers. The measurement from both systems was processed and gait temporal parameters were calculated. The calculated temporal parameters included stride time, step time, stance time, swing time, single support time, double support time, and cadence. The Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) was calculated to evaluate the agreement between the plantar pressure measurement and temporal parameters obtained from both systems. RESULTS: For plantar pressure measurement, excellent agreement (ICC > 0.90) was achieved in approximately 23 % cases, while in roughly 37 %, 27 %, and 13 % cases the agreement was good (ICC > 0.75), moderate (ICC > 0.50), and poor (ICC < 0.50), respectively. The mean relative differences (as a percentage) between the temporal parameter values calculated from the measurement of both systems were 0.80 % (stride time), 3.06 % (step time), 3.15 % (stance time), 5.08 % (swing time / opposite single support time), 14.47 % (double support time), and 0.78 % (cadence). SIGNIFICANCE: The ICC result calculated for the plantar pressure measurement indicated a reasonable agreement between both systems. Additionally, the relatively low mean difference was observed for 5 out of 6 calculated temporal gait parameters. Consequently, the presented DPSS could be considered as a substitute for the commercial gait analysis tools for applications that do not require great accuracy of the absolute plantar pressure measurement.


Subject(s)
Clothing/standards , Gait/physiology , Adult , Female , Humans , Male , Pressure
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ACS Appl Mater Interfaces ; 12(44): 49442-49451, 2020 Nov 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33090782

ABSTRACT

Cotton fabrics with durable and reusable daylight-induced antibacterial/antiviral functions were developed by using a novel fabrication process, which employs strong electrostatic interaction between cationic cotton fibers and anionic photosensitizers. The cationic cotton contains polycationic short chains produced by a self-propagation of 2-diehtylaminoehtyl chloride (DEAE-Cl) on the surface of cotton fibers. Then, the fabric (i.e., polyDEAE@cotton) can be readily functionalized with anionic photosensitizers like rose Bengal and sodium 2-anthraquinone sulfate to produce biocidal reactive oxygen species (ROS) under light exposure and consequently provide the photo-induced biocidal functions. The biocidal properties of the photo-induced fabrics (PIFs) were demonstrated by ROS production measurements, bactericidal performance against bacteria (e.g., E coli and L. innocua), and antiviral results against T7 bacteriophage. The PIFs achieved 99.9999% (6 log) reductions against bacteria and the bacteriophage within 60 min of daylight exposure. Moreover, the PIFs showcase excellent washability and photostability, making them ideal materials for reusable face masks and protective suits with improved biological protections compared with traditional PPE. This work demonstrated that the cationized cotton could serve as a platform for different functionalization applications, and the resulting fiber materials could inspire the development of reusable and sustainable PPE with significant bioprotective properties to fight the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the spread of other contagious diseases.


Subject(s)
Coronavirus Infections/prevention & control , Gossypium/virology , Pandemics/prevention & control , Pneumonia, Viral/prevention & control , Textiles/virology , Antiviral Agents/chemistry , Antiviral Agents/pharmacology , Betacoronavirus/pathogenicity , COVID-19 , Clothing/standards , Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology , Coronavirus Infections/virology , Escherichia coli/drug effects , Escherichia coli/pathogenicity , Gossypium/chemistry , Gossypium/microbiology , Humans , Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions , Light , Pneumonia, Viral/epidemiology , Pneumonia, Viral/virology , SARS-CoV-2 , Textiles/microbiology
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Int J Legal Med ; 134(5): 1949-1956, 2020 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32691137

ABSTRACT

One type of clothing system used in the English Civil War, more common amongst cavalrymen than infantrymen, was the linen shirt, wool waistcoat and buff-coat. Ballistic testing was conducted to estimate the velocity at which 50% of 12-bore lead spherical projectiles (V50) would be expected to perforate this clothing system when mounted on gelatine (a tissue simulant used in wound ballistic studies). An estimated six-shot V50 for the clothing system was calculated as 102 m/s. The distance at which the projectile would have decelerated from the muzzle of the weapon to this velocity in free flight was triple the recognised effective range of weapons of the era suggesting that the clothing system would provide limited protection for the wearer. The estimated V50 was also compared with recorded bounce-and-roll data; this suggested that the clothing system could provide some protection to the wearer from ricochets. Finally, potential wounding behind the clothing system was investigated; the results compared favourably with seventeenth century medical writings.


Subject(s)
Armed Conflicts/history , Clothing/history , Firearms/history , Forensic Ballistics , Protective Clothing/history , Clothing/standards , England , History, 17th Century , Humans , Male , Protective Clothing/standards
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Physiol Rep ; 8(9): e14425, 2020 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32378349

ABSTRACT

Carrying babies in a sling, that is, babywearing, is a popular practice among new parents. Babies are thermally vulnerable and public health bodies advise to dress them in one extra layer than the adult. However, these guidelines do not consider babywearing and it is unclear whether babies' clothing insulation should be modified during babywearing. Here we quantified the effects of babies' clothing layers on the thermoregulatory responses to short duration babywearing in babies under 12 months old. Nine babies (4F/5M; 7.3 ± 3.1 months; 9 ± 2.5 kg) and 9 mothers (34 ± 3.0 years) performed two trials in a thermoneutral environment (23°C; 50%RH). During trials, babies wore either 1 (sleepsuit) or 2 (vest + sleepsuit) clothing layers, and mothers performed 15-min stepping exercise while babywearing. We recorded mothers and babies' tympanic temperature (Tty ), babies' local skin temperatures (Tsk ; on the carotid artery area, arm, abdomen, lower back, and thigh), and mothers' perception of babies' thermal state. Babies' Tty did not change after 15-min babywearing (mean change: -0.13°C [-0.30, +0.05]; p = .141), in either clothing trial (difference between trials: +0.05°C [-0.15, +0.25]; p = .591). On the contrary, local Tskin increased across all sites tested (mean increase = +0.71°C [+0.41, +1.01]; p = .038) and similarly between clothing trials, with the abdomen showing the largest change (+1.10°C [+0.32, +1.85]). Mothers did not perceive any change in babies' thermal state. We show that 15-min babywearing increase babies' skin, but not tympanic, temperature by up to 1.1°C on certain body regions, and that this effect is not exacerbated by adding 1 layer of light clothing to the baby.


Subject(s)
Body Temperature Regulation/physiology , Clothing/standards , Infant Health , Skin Temperature/physiology , Adult , Exercise , Female , Humans , Infant , Male , Temperature , Time Factors
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Wound Manag Prev ; 66(1): 39-48, 2020 01.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32459660

ABSTRACT

Lymphedema garments apply therapeutic pressure to maintain minimum leg volume. Practitioners and patients apply these garments and seek to achieve appropriate compression pressure "by feel." PURPOSE: A study was conducted to assess the feasibility of applying a sensor-feedback device to train staff to accurately apply garments. METHODS: A convenience sample of wound care and rehabilitation staff volunteered for a prospective, randomized, unblinded, single-center pilot study. Participants were randomized to instruction+feedback (ie, receiving training on compression application and using the device to determine whether they achieved desired pressure) or instruction only groups (n = 6 each). Each volunteer applied hook-and-loop closures on the author's leg pre- and post-training with a target of 35 mm Hg, or |Ppre- 35|= |Ppost- 35|=0. (|P| is absolute value of P). The feedback group used a device to measure the applied compression; the device consists of a capacitive sensor of thin polyurethane foam between conductive fabric layers and a microcomputer/Bluetooth transmitter under a vacuum seal that fits into a fabric pocket of a lymphedema garment at the posterior ankle and pairs with a mobile device. A lymphology-certified therapist coordinated training. Data were collected with a pen/paper tool and analyzed with Student's t test. RESULTS: The instruction+feedback group was closer to target after training (|Ppre - 35|= 10 ± 12 mm Hg; |Ppost - 35|=5 ± 4 mm Hg; P <.05; paired t test) than the instruction only group (|Ppre- 35|=19 ± 11 mm Hg; |Ppost - 35|=12 ±12 mm Hg; not significant). CONCLUSION: This wearable mobile pressure sensor device assists practitioners in applying hook-and-loop lymphedema garments closer to target pressure. Larger studies with clinicians and research that involves patient application of compression are warranted.


Subject(s)
Clothing/standards , Lymphedema/therapy , Teaching/standards , Wearable Electronic Devices/standards , Adult , Compression Bandages/standards , Compression Bandages/statistics & numerical data , Educational Measurement/methods , Educational Measurement/statistics & numerical data , Female , Humans , Lymphedema/psychology , Male , Middle Aged , Pilot Projects , Prospective Studies , Teaching/statistics & numerical data , Wearable Electronic Devices/psychology , Wearable Electronic Devices/statistics & numerical data
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Support Care Cancer ; 28(8): 3481-3484, 2020 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32215735

ABSTRACT

An important aspect of breast cancer survivorship is finding comfortable undergarments that work for women's post-treatment bodies. Patients who undergo mastectomy, including both those who do and do not receive reconstruction, need bras that can accommodate new breast shape, size, and feel, as well as scarring and skin sensitivity. Our research with breast cancer patients and the literature reveal that ready-to-wear bras are inadequate for the variety of patients' needs, and many women lack support and guidance to make decisions about undergarments after cancer. This commentary describes a major quality-of-life challenge for breast cancer survivors and makes recommendations for future research. Healthcare providers need more guidance and resources to be able to help their patients prepare for this aspect of survivorship. New technologies, such as biomechanical modeling, 3D body scanning, and manufacturing techniques, should be pursued in collaboration with patients, healthcare providers, and clothing designers to ease this burden for breast cancer patients.


Subject(s)
Breast Neoplasms/surgery , Clothing/standards , Mastectomy/rehabilitation , Breast Neoplasms/psychology , Cancer Survivors , Clothing/psychology , Female , Humans , Mastectomy/psychology , Needs Assessment , Patient Preference , Quality of Life , Surveys and Questionnaires , Survivorship
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J Homosex ; 67(9): 1290-1340, 2020 Jul 28.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30901294

ABSTRACT

In this study, we questioned how high school dress codes outlined in official handbooks were written or presented in regard to the gender binary, either/or perspective. We critically analyzed how or if they allowed for flexibility in expression of gender and sexual identity and if they supported, encouraged, or affirmed a variety of expressions, in particular transgender and gender non-conforming expressions, throughout the text or images. The content analysis method was used to analyze 735 handbooks from the 2016 to 2017 school year. Three themes emerged from the data: (1) support of fluid gender expression, yet not overt support; (2) passive marginalization of gender non-conforming or transgender identities or expressions; and (3) active marginalization of gender non-conforming or transgender identities or expressions. The "LGBTQ+ Dress Code Analysis Tool" was developed for policy makers to use to analyze their dress codes.


Subject(s)
Clothing , Schools/standards , Sexual and Gender Minorities , Bandages , Clothing/standards , Female , Hair , Humans , Male , Organizational Policy , Social Marginalization , Transgender Persons , Transvestism , United States
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Adv Neonatal Care ; 20(3): 229-232, 2020 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31842154

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BACKGROUND: Although the incidence of sudden unexplained infant deaths has decreased over time with the use of safe sleep practices, one area that remains unclear is the safety of hats during infant sleep. PURPOSE: Decrease the risk of overheating or suffocation by removing NICU infants' hats during sleep without increasing the relative risk of hypothermia during transition to an open crib. METHODS: Removal of hats for routine thermoregulation, beyond the initial infant resuscitation and stabilization of NICU infant was implemented in 2015. Retrospective chart audits were conducted on all NICU infants between February 2015 and December 2016. Hypothermia (≤ 97.6°F) data during transition to an open crib was collected. Exclusion criteria included concurrent diagnosis of: sepsis, hyperbilirubinemia, congenital anomaly inhibiting infants thermoregulation and noncompliance with unit guideline for weaning infant to open crib. FINDINGS: Over 18 months, 2.7% of infants became hypothermic (≤ 97.6°F) during transition to open crib, requiring return to isolettes. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Hats were found to be unnecessary in maintaining thermoneutrality after weaning infants toan open crib in our NICU. By avoiding the use of hats in an open crib, it's possible infants will avoid overheating and a risk of suffocation, creating a safer sleep environment. IMPLICATIONS FOR RESEARCH: The removal of hats during sleep to promote infant health should be considered for all infants.


Subject(s)
Body Temperature Regulation/physiology , Clothing , Infant Care , Sleep/physiology , Asphyxia/etiology , Asphyxia/prevention & control , Clothing/standards , Clothing/statistics & numerical data , Humans , Infant Care/methods , Infant Care/standards , Infant Equipment , Infant, Newborn , Intensive Care Units, Neonatal/statistics & numerical data , Patient Safety , Sudden Infant Death/prevention & control
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Enferm. clín. (Ed. impr.) ; 30: 0-0, 2020. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-188543

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCCIÓN: En enero de 2020 aparece en China un brote de neumonía causada por un virus zoonótico (SARS-CoV-2). Se considera que la ruta principal de transmisión es por inhalación de grandes gotas respiratorias, por deposición en las mucosas y las manos o los fómites contaminados. El objetivo es identificar las intervenciones a realizar durante la hospitalización para un manejo correcto y seguro de la ropa e higiene de los pacientes y profesionales sanitarios. MÉTODO: Scoping review realizada sin delimitación cronológica ni de idioma en las bases de datos PUBMED y Cochrane. Rastreo de normas y recomendaciones de entidades gubernamentales nacionales e internacionales para responder a la pregunta de investigación sobre el manejo seguro de la ropa y la higiene de la piel en pacientes y en profesionales sanitarios para evitar el contagio por Covid-19. El análisis de los datos fue realizado en dos etapas: en la primera, identificación y categorización de los estudios, y en la segunda, análisis de contenido como criterio informativo y clasificatorio. RESULTADOS: Se han seleccionado 14 documentos, principalmente de entidades gubernamentales. Las recomendaciones se estructuran en 5 epígrafes sobre manejo de ropa e higiene de la piel de pacientes infectados y profesionales sanitarios en el ámbito hospitalario. CONCLUSIÓN: La ropa de los pacientes y del personal sanitario son vehículos transmisores de la enfermedad. Su correcto tratamiento ayuda a mejorar el control de la misma y a una correcta utilización de los recursos disponibles en estos momentos. La adecuada higiene de la piel, en especial la limpieza de las manos, constituye uno de los pilares básicos para la prevención y el control de la infección. Destacamos la semejanza de algunas de las pautas recogidas y proporcionadas por los diferentes organismos consultados


INTRODUCTION: In January 2020, an outbreak of pneumonia caused by a zoonotic virus (SARS-CoV-2) appeared in China. The main route of transmission is considered to be the inhalation of large respiratory drops, by deposition in the mucosa and hands or contaminated fomites. The objective is to identify the interventions to be performed during hospitalization for the correct and safe handling of clothing and hygiene of patients and health professionals. METHOD: Scoping review carried out without chronological or language delimitation in the PUBMED and Cochrane databases. Tracking standards and recommendations of national and international government entities to answer the research question on the safe handling of clothing and skin hygiene in patients and in health professionals to avoid Covid-19 infection. The data analysis was carried out in two stages: in the first, identification and categorization of the studies, and in the second, content analysis as an informative and classifying criterion. RESULTS: 14 documents have been selected, mainly from government entities. The recommendations are structured in 5 sections on the management of clothing and skin hygiene of infected patients and health professionals in the hospital setting. CONCLUSION: The clothing of patients and healthcare personnel are transmitting vehicles of the disease. Its correct treatment helps to improve the control of the same and the correct use of the resources available at the moment. Proper skin hygiene, especially hand cleansing, is one of the basic pillars for infection prevention and control.We highlight the similarity of some of the guidelines collected and provided by the different agencies consulted


Subject(s)
Humans , Protective Clothing/standards , Clothing/standards , Health Personnel/standards , Patients , Coronavirus Infections/prevention & control , Hygiene/standards , Asepsis/standards , Laundering/standards , Bedding and Linens/standards , Societies, Medical/standards
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J Cutan Med Surg ; 23(4): 357-369, 2019.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31219707

ABSTRACT

Recently in Canada, there has been an effort to create consistent messaging about sun safety as there is a lack of up-to-date evidence-based guidelines regarding sun-protection measures. This review aimed to provide updated, evidence-based recommendations on sunscreen application, safety, and sun protection regarding the following topics for which there is clinical uncertainty: physical barriers, sunscreen properties, sunscreen application, and risk-benefit analysis.


Subject(s)
Clothing , Skin Neoplasms/prevention & control , Sunscreening Agents/standards , Sunscreening Agents/therapeutic use , Canada , Clothing/standards , Eye Protective Devices/standards , Guidelines as Topic , Humans , Risk Assessment , Sun Protection Factor , Sunscreening Agents/administration & dosage , Sunscreening Agents/chemistry
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Am J Infect Control ; 47(5): 577-579, 2019 05.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31023457

ABSTRACT

In an acute care hospital, we demonstrated that the clothing and shoes that physicians and nurses wear home from health care facilities can be contaminated with health care-associated pathogens, particularly methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. These findings suggest that the clothing and shoes of personnel have the potential to serve as vectors for the transfer of health care-associated pathogens to the community.


Subject(s)
Clothing/standards , Community-Acquired Infections/prevention & control , Health Personnel/standards , Shoes/standards , Humans , Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus/pathogenicity , Staphylococcal Infections/prevention & control
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ANS Adv Nurs Sci ; 42(2): 156-171, 2019.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30864984

ABSTRACT

Racism in nursing can be positioned through institutional forms of gendered, racialized, and religious structures. Muslim nurses who choose to honor the Islamic practice of donning hijab may be at risk of experiencing racism in contexts of post-September 11 era and the war on terror. Critical race feminism and intersectionality are theoretical frameworks that when applied to narrative inquiry can illuminate the standpoint of Muslim nurses donning hijab by providing a counternarrative as a point of resistant to racism in nursing.


Subject(s)
Body Image/psychology , Clothing/psychology , Clothing/standards , Feminism , Islam/psychology , Nursing Staff/psychology , Racism/psychology , Adult , Female , Humans , Middle Aged , Nursing Staff/statistics & numerical data , Racism/statistics & numerical data , United States
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Rev Bras Enferm ; 72(1): 111-117, 2019.
Article in English, Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30916275

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the symbolic effects of the official military uniform of the nurses from Brazilian Army in World War II. METHOD: This research was developed using the historical method, with iconographic sources. The data were discussed based on the concepts of the social world theory, by Pierre Bourdieu. RESULTS: The images selected demonstrate the own meaning of the uniforms, evidencing the functions and the social position of those who wear it, being private and obligatory to use it in the military field. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: In the case of the nurses from the Brazilian Expeditionary Force, the appropriation of uniforms promoted the visual communication representing military nurse in the context of war, at the same time it served for distinction purposes in the army, but not necessarily in the nursing field. Symbolically, they remained amongst the walls of the barracks even after the end of the war and, thus, they remained unknown and marked by the symbols of forgetfulness.


Subject(s)
Clothing/standards , Military Personnel/psychology , Social Identification , Brazil , Clothing/psychology , Humans , Military Personnel/statistics & numerical data , World War II
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