The study aims to gather participants' perceptions of the novel transparent surgical N95 respirator vs. a conventional surgical N95 respirator. Following fitting of the masks, participants will complete a questionnaire to provide their perceptions of fit, comfort, ease of use, and benefit to communication.
The investigators will recruit adult participants to complete a usability survey on a transparent surgical N95 respirator (i.e., FaceView mask) designed to improve communication. The study aims to gather participants' perceptions of the novel transparent surgical N95 respirator vs. a conventional surgical N95 respirator. Following fitting of the masks (5 minutes wear time each), the participants will complete a questionnaire to provide their perceptions of fit, comfort, ease of use, and benefit to communication.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
202
transparent surgical N95 respirator designed to improve communication
standard N95 respirator
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Ease of Understanding Another Person
As recorded on the survey 1. Difficult 2. Somewhat difficult 3. Somewhat easy 4. Easy
Time frame: 1 day
Fit of the Mask
As recorded on the survey 1. Extremely small 2. Slightly too small 3. Fits well 4. Slightly too large 5. Extremely large
Time frame: 1 day
Comfort of the Mask
As recorded on the survey 1. Not comfortable at all 2. Slightly comfortable 3. Very comfortable 4. Extremely comfortable
Time frame: 1 day
Ease of Breathing
As recorded on the survey 1. Not easy at all 2. Slightly breathable 3. Very breathable 4. Extremely breathable
Time frame: 1 day
Ease of Speaking/Communicating
As recorded on the survey 1. Difficult 2. Somewhat difficult 3. Somewhat easy 4. Easy
Time frame: 1 day
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