Personal protective equipment stewardship across 112 medical facilities: a preliminary survey in Japan
Despite the limited sample size, this study is the first large-scale survey of PPE use in Japan. Our findings provide a basis for future surveys and evidence for establishing optimal PPE-related protocols. They may also contribute to the advancement of healthcare-associated infection control.
Authors
- Satoshi Shinomiya
- Toru Yoshikawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0383-1814)
- Hitomi Kurosu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8659-4732)
- Yoko Tsuda
- Takayuki Ohishi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2989-7726)
Institutions
- National Institute of Infectious Diseases (JP)
- National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (JP)
- Saiseikai Yokohama Eastern Hospital (JP)
- Minoh City Hospital (JP)
- Teikyo University (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Hospital Infection
- Published
- 2025-04-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2025.03.016
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.53
Funders
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science