Evaluation of Different PPE Ensembles in terms of Sensation, Usability, Satisfaction and Preference

Authors

  • Yue-Ping Guo, Yi Li, Thomson GC Wong, Joanne HY Chung, Anthony SW Wong, Mayur DI Gohel, Polly HM Leung & Ameersing Luximon

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3993/jfbi09200909

Keywords:

Personal protective equipment;uncomfortable sensations;usability;satisfactory level;preference

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to assess the subjective responses on uncomfortable sensation, usability, overall satisfactory level and preference while wearing five types of personal protective equipment (PPE) ensembles. Ten subjects exercised on a treadmill, worked on a computer, and moved a mannequin in a simulated environment, replicating a health care worker

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Published

2009-02-01

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 2 (2009)

Section

Articles