Smart, et al. (2020)1717. Smart H, Opinion FB, Darwich I, Elnawasany MA, Kodange C. Preventing Facial Pressure Injury for Health Care Providers Adhering to COVID-19 Personal Protective Equipment Requirements. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2020;33(8):418-27. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASW.0000669920.94084.c1 https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ASW.000066992...
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To determine whether a silicone-based dressing worn under an N95 mask is safe and beneficial for preventing facial skin injury without compromising the mask’s seal. |
English/Bahrain |
3.c |
Seven out of 11 points in the JBI* checklist for Cohort studies
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Yildiz, et al. (2021)1818. Yildiz A, Karadag A, Yildiz A, Çakar V. Determination of the effect of prophylactic dressing on the prevention of skin injuries associated with personal protective equipments in health care workers during COVID-19 pandemic. J Tissue Viability. 2021;30(1):21-7. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtv.2020.10.005 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtv.2020.10.00...
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To determine the effect of the prophylactic dressing on preventing skin lesions due to PPE use in health professionals working with COVID-19 patients. |
English/Turkey |
3.c |
Eight out of 11 points in the JBI* checklist for Cohort studies
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Hua, et al. (2020)1919. Hua W, Zuo Y, Wan R, Xiong L, Tang J, Zou L, et al. Short-term skin reactions following use of N95 respirators and medical masks. Contact Dermatitis. 2020;83(2):115-21. doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/cod.13601 https://doi.org/10.1111/cod.13601...
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To analyze the short-term effects of N95 respirators and medical masks on the physiological properties of the skin and to report adverse skin reactions. |
English/China |
1.c |
Eight out of 13 points in the JBI* checklist for Randomized controlled trials
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Gasparino, et al. (2021)2020. Gasparino RC, Lima MHM, Souza Oliveira-Kumakura AR, Silva VA, Jesus Meszaros M, Antunes IR. Prophylactic dressings in the prevention of pressure ulcer related to the use of personal protective equipment by health professionals facing the COVID-19 pandemic: A randomized clinical trial. Wound Repair Regen. 2021;29(1):183-8. doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/wrr.12877 https://doi.org/10.1111/wrr.12877...
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To compare the use of foam and extra-thin hydrocolloid dressing in the prevention of pressure ulcers associated with the use of PPE by health professionals working on the front line against the Coronavirus. |
English/Brazil |
1.c |
Eight out of 13 points in the JBI* checklist for Randomized controlled trials
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Jiang, et al. (2020)2121. Jiang Q, Liu Y, Wei W, Zhu D, Chen A, Liu H, et al. The prevalence, characteristics, and related factors of pressure injury in medical staff wearing personal protective equipment against COVID-19 in China: A multicentre cross-sectional survey. Int Wound J. 2020;17:1300-9. doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.13391 https://doi.org/10.1111/iwj.13391...
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To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of pressure ulcers among health team members. |
English/China |
4.b |
Six out of eight points in the JBI* checklist for Analytical cross-sectional studies
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Hu, et al. (2020)2222. Hu K, Fan J, Li X, Gou X, Li X, Zhou X. The adverse skin reactions of health care workers using personal protective equipment for COVID-19. Medicine (Baltimore). 2020 Jun 12;99(24):e20603. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000020603 https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000020...
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To explore adverse skin reactions among health professionals who use PPE. |
English/China |
4.b |
Six out of eight points in the JBI* checklist for Analytical cross-sectional studies
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Shanshal, et al. (2020)2323. Shanshal M, Ahmed HS, Asfoor H, Salih RI, Ali SA, Aldabouni YK. Impact of COVID-19 on medical practice: A nationwide survey of dermatologists and health care providers in Iraq. Clin Dermatol. 2020. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clindermatol.2020.11.010 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clindermatol.2...
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To comprehensively examine the effect of COVID-19 on different aspects of the medical practice. |
English/Iraq |
4.b |
Four out of eight points in the JBI* checklist for Analytical cross-sectional studies
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Xia, et al. (2020)2424. Xia W, Fu L, Liao H, Yang C, Guo H, Bian Z. The physical and psychological effects of personal protective equipment on health care workers in Wuhan, China: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study. J Emergency Nurs. 2020;46(6):791-801. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jen.2020.08.004 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jen.2020.08.00...
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To identify physical and psychological effects of using PPE and its related safety measures on health care workers in Wuhan, China, in response to the pandemic. |
English/China |
4.b |
Six out of eight points in the JBI* checklist for Analytical cross-sectional studies
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Pacis, et al. (2020)2525. Pacis M, Azor-Ocampo A, Burnett E, Tanasapphaisal C, Coleman B. Prophylactic Dressings for Maintaining Skin Integrity of Healthcare Workers When Using N95 Respirators While Preventing Contamination Due to the Novel Coronavirus: A Quality Improvement Project. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2020;47(6):551-7. doi: https://doi.org/10.1097/WON.0000000000000713 https://doi.org/10.1097/WON.000000000000...
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To formulate procedures to protect the integrity of health care workers’ facial skin when caring for COVID-19 patients. |
English/United States |
4.b |
Five out of eight points in the JBI* checklist for Analytical cross-sectional studies
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Agarwal, et al. (2020)2626. Agarwal A, Agarwal S, Motiani P. Difficulties Encountered While Using PPE Kits and How to Overcome Them: An Indian Perspective. Cureus. 2020;12(11):e11652. doi: https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.11652 https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.11652...
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To identify the difficulties encountered by health professionals during PPE use and to propose ways and means to help them overcome such difficulties. |
English/India |
4.b |
Four out of eight points in the JBI* checklist for Analytical cross-sectional studies
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Yuan, et al. (2020)2727. Yuan N, Yang WX, Lu JL, Lv ZH. Investigation of adverse reactions in healthcare personnel working in Level 3 barrier protection PPE to treat COVID-19. Postgrad Med J. 2020;(1148):351-4. doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/postgradmedj-2020-137854 https://doi.org/10.1136/postgradmedj-202...
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To understand the possible skin, respiratory, nervous and digestive reactions in Chinese health professionals who use PPE in the fight against COVID-19. |
English/China |
4.b |
Six out of eight points in the JBI* checklist for Analytical cross-sectional studies
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Jiang, et al. (2020)2828. Jiang Q, Song S, Zhou J, Liu Y, Chen A, et al. The Prevalence, Characteristics, and Prevention Status of Skin Injury Caused by Personal Protective Equipment Among Medical Staff in Fighting COVID-19: A Multicenter, Cross-Sectional Study Advances in Wound Care. 2020;9(7):357-64. doi: https://doi.org/10.1089/wound.2020.1212 https://doi.org/10.1089/wound.2020.1212...
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To investigate the prevalence, characteristics and preventive status of skin lesions caused by PPE in the health team. |
English/China |
4.b |
Six out of eight points in the JBI* checklist for Analytical cross-sectional studies
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Daye, et al. (2020)2929. Daye M, Cihan FG, Durduran Y. Evaluation of skin problems and dermatology life quality index in health care workers who use personal protection measures during COVID-19 pandemic. Dermatol Ther. 2020;33(6):e14346. doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/dth.14346 https://doi.org/10.1111/dth.14346...
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To evaluate the skin problems and dermatological quality of life of health professionals due to PPE use. |
English/Turkey |
4.b |
Four out of eight points in the JBI* checklist for Analytical cross-sectional studies
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Atay, et al. (2020)3030. Atay S, Cura SÜ. Problems Encountered by Nurses Due to the Use of Personal Protective Equipment During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Results of a Survey. Wound Manag Prev. 2020;66(10):12-6. doi: https://doi.org/10.25270/wmp.2020.10.1216 https://doi.org/10.25270/wmp.2020.10.121...
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To examine the physical issues related to PPE and prolonged wear time experienced by nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
English/Turkey |
4.b |
Six out of eight points in the JBI* checklist for Analytical cross-sectional studies
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Techasatian, et al. (2020)3131. Techasatian L, Lebsing S, Uppala R, Thaowandee W, Chaiyarit J, Supakunpinyo C, et al. The effects of the face mask on the skin underneath: A prospective survey during the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Prim Care Community Health. 2020;11:2150132720966167. doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/2150132720966167 https://doi.org/10.1177/2150132720966167...
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To analyze the prevalence and possible risk factors to prevent face mask-related skin reactions during COVID-19. |
English/Thailand |
4.b |
Six out of eight points in the JBI* checklist for Analytical cross-sectional studies
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Masen, et al. (2020)3232. Masen MA, Chung A, Dawczyk JU, Dunning Z, Edwards L, Guyott C, et al. Evaluating lubricant performance to reduce COVID-19 PPE-related skin injury. PLoS One. 2020;15(9):e0239363. doi: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0239363 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.023...
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To provide a practical lubricating solution for COVID-19 front line health care workers working a four-hour shift or longer wearing PPE. |
English/Paris (France) |
4.b |
Six out of eight points in the JBI* checklist for Analytical cross-sectional studies
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Erize-Herrera, et al. (2020)3333. Erize-Herrera JA, García-Mireles V, Uh-Sánchez I, Felix-Téllez F, Encarnación-Martínez M, Estrada-Aguilar L. Dermatological manifestations in healthcare workers associated with the use of personal protective equipment when attending patients with COVID-19 infection in hospitals in the metropolitan area of Mexico city. Piel. 2020. doi: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.piel.2020.10.004 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.piel.2020.10.0...
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To describe the frequency of cutaneous manifestations caused by PPE use in health professionals and the risk factors for developing them. |
Spanish/Mexico |
4.b |
Four out of eight points in the JBI* checklist for Analytical cross-sectional studies
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