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| Title |
The Effects of an Advanced Air Purification Technology on Environmental and Clinical Outcomes in a Long-Term Care Facility
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| Published in |
Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences & Medical Sciences, May 2023
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| DOI | 10.1093/gerona/glad113 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Alicia R Urrutia, Susan D Schlener, Sherrine Eid, Kelly A Bock, Kathryn C Worrilow |
| Abstract |
Long term care facilities (LTCFs) are constantly working to reduce sources of infectious pathogens to improve resident care. LTCF residents are particularly susceptible to healthcare associated infections (HAIs), many of which originate from the air. An advanced air purification technology (AAPT) was designed to comprehensively remediate volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and all airborne pathogens including all airborne bacteria, fungi and viruses. The AAPT contains a unique combination of proprietary filter media, high dose ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI), and high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration. The AAPT was installed in a LTCF's heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) ductwork and two floors were studied: the study floor with comprehensive AAPT remediation and HEPA filtration and the control floor with only HEPA filtration. VOC loading and airborne and surface pathogen loading were measured in five locations on both floors. Clinical metrics such as HAI rates were also studied. There was a statistically significant 98.83% reduction in airborne pathogens, which are responsible for illness and infection, 89.88% reduction in VOCs and a 39.6% reduction in HAIs. Surface pathogen loading was reduced in all locations except one resident room where the detected pathogens were linked to direct touch. The removal of airborne and surface pathogens by the AAPT led to a dramatic reduction in HAIs. The comprehensive removal of airborne contaminants has a direct positive impact on resident wellness and quality of life. It is critical that LTCFs incorporate aggressive airborne purification methods with their current infection control protocols. |
X Demographics
The data shown below were collected from the profiles of 146 X users who shared this research output. Click here to find out more about how the information was compiled.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 18 | 12% |
| United States | 14 | 10% |
| United Kingdom | 12 | 8% |
| Austria | 3 | 2% |
| Denmark | 3 | 2% |
| Italy | 3 | 2% |
| Spain | 2 | 1% |
| Australia | 2 | 1% |
| Comoros | 1 | <1% |
| Other | 8 | 5% |
| Unknown | 80 | 55% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 120 | 82% |
| Scientists | 13 | 9% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 8 | 5% |
| Science communicators (journalists, bloggers, editors) | 5 | 3% |
Mendeley readers
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 5 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 2 | 40% |
| Unknown | 3 | 60% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unspecified | 2 | 40% |
| Unknown | 3 | 60% |
Attention Score in Context
This research output has an Altmetric Attention Score of 89. This is our high-level measure of the quality and quantity of online attention that it has received. This Attention Score, as well as the ranking and number of research outputs shown below, was calculated when the research output was last mentioned on 09 June 2023.
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