Personal protective equipment (PPE) and Hand hygiene training sessions: Knowledge and perceptions in the current COVID pandemic

Abstract

: The rise of cases of the infectious COVID -19 pandemic has led to significant burden on healthcare settings. : The current study tried to evaluate the knowledge, perceptions and experiences of Health care workers (HCW) towards a well-executed PPE and Hand Hygiene (HH) training before and after attending the sessions : Study was planned for a period of twelve months for various HCWs of different departments of the Institute. Every participant was evaluated for pre-test as well as post-test knowledge (cognitive domain) assessment using a pre-structured format along with demonstration (psychomotor domain). : A total of 535 HCWs were included for the study. Statistically significant (P < 0.001) increase in post test score was noted in different domains of learning of Faculty, residents and Nurses group. The mean pre-test and post test score was significantly higher for Critical care units (CCU) as compared to other units. The difference in overall scores for various parameters in pre and post training was as follows: 5.2 for MCQs,2.5 for PPE OSPE,5.1 for HH OSPE and13.1 for total scores. : HH and PPE training sessions will impart knowledge and confidence to HCWs working in hospitals for better patient care as well as infection control practices.