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

Evaluation of Different PPE Ensembles in terms of Sensation, Usability, Satisfaction and Preference
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Year:    2009

Journal of Fiber Bioengineering and Informatics, Vol. 2 (2009), Iss. 2 : pp. 126–136

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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Publisher Name:    Global Science Press

Language:    English

DOI:    https://doi.org/10.3993/jfbi09200909

Journal of Fiber Bioengineering and Informatics, Vol. 2 (2009), Iss. 2 : pp. 126–136

Published online:    2009-01

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Copyright:    COPYRIGHT: © Global Science Press

Pages:    11

Keywords:    Personal protective equipment

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