دورية أكاديمية
Assessing the efficacy of 3D-printed ear protectors on mask adherence at an academic ophthalmology center.
| العنوان: | Assessing the efficacy of 3D-printed ear protectors on mask adherence at an academic ophthalmology center. |
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| المؤلفون: | Meer E; Department of Ophthalmology, Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania; Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA., Nguyen BJ; Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA., Choi DJ; Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA., O'Brien JM; Department of Ophthalmology, Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania; Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA., Addis VM; Department of Ophthalmology, Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania; Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA., Tapino PJ; Department of Ophthalmology, Scheie Eye Institute, University of Pennsylvania; Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA. |
| المصدر: | Indian journal of ophthalmology [Indian J Ophthalmol] 2022 Feb; Vol. 70 (2), pp. 635-640. |
| نوع المنشور: | Journal Article |
| اللغة: | English |
| بيانات الدورية: | Publisher: Medknow Publications Country of Publication: India NLM ID: 0405376 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1998-3689 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 03014738 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Indian J Ophthalmol Subsets: MEDLINE |
| أسماء مطبوعة: | Publication: Mumbai : Medknow Publications Original Publication: Bombay : All-India Ophthalmological Society |
| مواضيع طبية MeSH: | Ophthalmology*, Humans ; Masks ; Patient Compliance ; Printing, Three-Dimensional ; Surveys and Questionnaires |
| مستخلص: | Purpose: In the ophthalmology setting, given the close proximity required for the clinical exam, appropriate mask usage and fit is essential. This study aims to assess how a simple, cost-effective 3D-printed face mask ear protectors (EP) attachment may decrease discomfort, increase compliance, and improve fit in an academic institution's Ophthalmology department. Methods: Face mask EPs were distributed to patients and providers in the Ophthalmology department. A validated questionnaire was administered before and 2 weeks after EP usage. The survey included questions on demographics and frequency of mask usage during a spectrum of activities. Descriptive statistics were performed with Fischer's t test. Results: Post-EP responses demonstrated an increased likelihood of mask usage across all activities, although not statistically significant. The greatest change was during outdoor activities, with a 14.3% increase in highest utilization. Post-EP, all subjects were very likely to wear masks while shopping and 91.7% while in the workplace. EP usage decreased the number of noncompliant individuals while spending time with friends and family by 93.3%. Almost no subjects reported mask removal of >15 times per hour post-EP. The increase in mask compliance was greatest for low mask utilizers. 91.9% reported improved comfort, 91.9% reported improved fit, and 81.6% reported increased mask usage. Conclusion: Our results suggest that simple cost-effective 3D-printed ear protectors may improve fit, comfort, and overall mask compliance. The results of this study should drive broader public health efforts to further investigate whether mask attachments can improve overall mask compliance through better comfort and fit. Competing Interests: None |
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| فهرسة مساهمة: | Keywords: 3D printing in ophthalmology; face mask ear protectors; infectious disease; mask compliance; mask fit; public health |
| تواريخ الأحداث: | Date Created: 20220128 Date Completed: 20220318 Latest Revision: 20220716 |
| رمز التحديث: | 20240628 |
| مُعرف محوري في PubMed: | PMC9023952 |
| DOI: | 10.4103/ijo.IJO_1211_21 |
| PMID: | 35086253 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | MEDLINE |
Full Text Finder | تدمد: | 1998-3689 |
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| DOI: | 10.4103/ijo.IJO_1211_21 |