A Study To Assess The Problem Faced With Use Of PPE Kit And Coping Strategies Adopted By Staff Nurses Worked In Selected Covid-19 Unit From Sangli –Miraj – Kupwad Corporation Area.

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Dr. Mrs. Vijaya R kumbhar ,Mrs.Seema B Geddugol

Abstract

Introduction: - COVID- 19 was first reported in Wuhan   china in 2019.COVID- 19 is caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-COV -2). COVID 19 increasing rapidly posing a formidable challenge to the staff nurses in the selected area from sangli miraj kupward corporation area. However, there have been various problem associated with the PPE kit ranging from its shortage to problem arising from heat, dehydration while wearing them.


 Medical and nursing staff with higher levels of mental health problems was more interested in skills for self-rescue and showed more urgent desires to seek help from psychiatrists. Those with sub threshold and mild disturbances preferred to obtain such services from media sources, while staff with heavier burdens wanted to seek services directly from professionals. From being used by beekeeper as reported 9in ancient literature, 16 century doctor in EUROPE to modern time PPE kit come a long way. They form a very important of protective amour ,for worrier in the battle against  COVID -19 pandemic .


       It is very important to carefully select the adequate PPE to protect the skin ,eyes , nose ,mouth, hand  ,feet head, and other parts of body so as to provide protection and act as an effective barrier between nurses and the contaminated material like blood ,body fluid ,respiratory secretion and aerosols. the PPE usually comprises the protective clothing helmet ,goggle ,shoe cover and respiratory protective equipment .proper instruction training and supervision are require to ensure that PPE is properly used and adequate protection is gained.


The user have often found varying   the PPE uncomfortable while working when facilities for controlling the environmental temperature like centralize AC are unable or are shut down for fear of spreading the infection .in addition to reduce sensitivity and impaired visibility due to the deposition of water vapors on eye goggles with their use users have also found verbal communication difficulties while wearing PPE kit .


Aims:



  1. To assess the problems faced with use of PPE Kit by staff nurses.2. To assess the coping strategies adopted by the staff nurses on problems faced with use of PPE kit.


Methodology:


Non – experimental descriptive research design was conducted to assess the coping strategies among staff nurses who worked in covid-19 unit at selected hospital of Sangli miraj Kupwad corporation area. The reliability coefficient ‘’r’’ of coping strategy rating scale was 0.7 hence it was found reliable. Total 200 samples were selected non probability purposive sampling method. In this study Quantitative research approach is used to assess the problems faced by staff nurses who worked in Covid-19 unit. In the present study the researchers selected the Exploratory-Descriptive study design. Based on study objectives semi structured questionnaires was used for collection of data tool was divided into three sections. The first section contained demographic variables of staff nurses who worked in Covid-19 unit. The second section contained 25 items for assessing problems faced by staff nurses who worked in Covid-19 unit. The items divided into main two sections, Problems faced during the use of PPE kit and Problem faced after the use of PPE kit. The both sections contained physical and equipment problems faced by staff nurses who worked in Covid-19 unit. The third section contained coping strategies adopted by staff nurses, the item divided in two sections both sections contained physical and equipment problems. The score was given as if “yes” then 1 mark and if “No” then 0 mark. 


Results and conclusion: Analysis and interpretation done on 200 staff nurses who working in covid-19 unit, where frequency and percentage distribution done for demographic variables. The analysis is shows that 71.58% staff nurses facing physical problems and 70.9% problems related to equipment while using the PPE Kit.The analysis shows that 75.68% of staff nurses facing physical problems after using the PPE Kit, and 79.25%of staff nurses facing the problems related to equipment.The analysis Shows that 70% of staff nurses facing physical problems with coping strategies adopted while using PPE Kit and 82.5% of problems related to equipment’s. and Shows that 71.375% of staff nurses facing physical problems with coping strategies adopted by staff nurses after using PPE kit.

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