The case for wearable proximity devices to inform physical distancing among healthcare workers.
COVID-19
physical distancing
wearable proximity beacon
wearable technology
Journal
JAMIA open
ISSN: 2574-2531
Titre abrégé: JAMIA Open
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101730643
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Oct 2021
Oct 2021
Historique:
received:
07
06
2021
revised:
16
09
2021
accepted:
11
11
2021
entrez:
20
12
2021
pubmed:
21
12
2021
medline:
21
12
2021
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Despite the importance of physical distancing in reducing SARS-CoV-2 transmission, this practice is challenging in healthcare. We piloted use of wearable proximity beacons among healthcare workers (HCWs) in an inpatient unit to highlight considerations for future use of trackable technologies in healthcare settings. We performed a feasibility pilot study in a non-COVID adult medical unit from September 28 to October 28, 2020. HCWs wore wearable proximity beacons, and interactions defined as <6 feet for ≥5 s were recorded. Validation was performed using direct observations. A total of 6172 close proximity interactions were recorded, and with the removal of 2033 false-positive interactions, 4139 remained. The highest proportion of interactions occurred between 7:00 Am-9:00 Am. Direct observations of HCWs substantiated these findings. This pilot study showed that wearable beacons can be used to monitor and quantify HCW interactions in inpatient settings. Technology can be used to track HCW physical distancing.
Identifiants
pubmed: 34926997
doi: 10.1093/jamiaopen/ooab095
pii: ooab095
pmc: PMC8672930
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
ooab095Informations de copyright
© The Author(s) 2021. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the American Medical Informatics Association.
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