User experience of air purifiers for the purpose of reducing acute respiratory tract infections: A cross-sectional survey in residential aged care settings
The survey has provided evidence of participants' high level of acceptability of using air purifiers in residential aged care facilities and their positive experiences with air purifier use. This research has demonstrated that in-room air purification was acceptable to both residents and care staff. The findings from this study may inform future large-scale projects to implement air purification technology into healthcare systems.
Authors
- Julee McDonagh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8299-9871)
- Jenny Sim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6863-0541)
- BRETT G. MITCHELL (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4220-8291)
- Vanessa M. McDonald (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9890-3408)
- Bismi Thottiyil Sultanmuhammed Abdul Khadar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0991-7144)
Institutions
- University of Wollongong (AU)
- Wollongong Hospital (AU)
- Blacktown & Mount Druitt Hospital (AU)
- Hunter Medical Research Institute (AU)
- University of Newcastle Australia (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Infection Disease & Health
- Published
- 2025-08-15
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.idh.2025.07.004
- Primary Topic
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of Newcastle Australia
- Department of Education, Australian Governement
- Department of Education, Skills and Employment, Australian Government
- National Health and Medical Research Council