Personal protective equipment usage and compliance among healthcare workers

This review delves into personal protective equipment (PPE) usage and adherence among healthcare professionals. The research highlights the role of knowledge and awareness in shaping compliance behaviors, stressing the importance of education and training initiatives. Factors like discomfort, perceived risk, and cognitive beliefs at a level with organizational culture, leadership, and a positive safety environment impact compliance result. The benefits of using PPE range from preventing healthcare-associated infections to promoting the well-being of healthcare workers. Successful clinical management involves evidence-based policy creation, thorough education and training programs, strategic resource distribution, and ongoing assessment. Leadership and organizational culture are drivers that cultivate a safety-oriented culture and adherence to PPE protocols. Given the evolving nature of diseases, guidelines need updates alongside contingency plans for potential outbreaks or pandemics. As healthcare institutions aim to enhance compliance levels, the insights from this review offer direction for managers and policymakers by laying a foundation for improving safety standards and strengthening overall healthcare systems.