Coronavirus Research from JOEH
Taylor & Francis, the company that publishes the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene as well as several other scientific journals and ebooks, has launched a website that provides free access to research related to the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. More than 1,400 journal articles are available through the site. Currently, the site includes access to nine articles originally published in JOEH.
JOEH Editor-in-Chief T. Renee Anthony has identified several other JOEH articles that are useful during the COVID-19 pandemic. These articles are listed below. T&F has made access to these articles free to encourage wide distribution of this important research.
The following studies compare the effectiveness of surgical masks and disposable respirators, which communicates important information to understand as certified respirators become less available to healthcare workers:
- Considerations for Recommending Extended Use and Limited Reuse of Filtering Facepiece Respirators in Health Care Settings
- Commentary: The Use of Respirators to Reduce Inhalation of Airborne Biological Agents
- Performance of an N95 Filtering Facepiece Particulate Respirator and a Surgical Mask During Human Breathing: Two Pathways for Particle Penetration
- Respiratory Source Control Using a Surgical Mask: An In Vitro Study
- A Comparison of Facemask and Respirator Filtration Test Methods
- How Does Breathing Frequency Affect the Performance of an N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirator and a Surgical Mask Against Surrogates of Viral Particles?
- A Quantitative Assessment of the Total Inward Leakage of NaCl Aerosol Representing Submicron-Size Bioaerosol Through N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators and Surgical Masks
- Analysis of Residual Chemicals on Filtering Facepiece Respirators After Decontamination
The following studies examined effectiveness of surface decontamination procedures:
- The Uses and Limitations of a Hand-held Germicidal Ultraviolet Wand for Surface Disinfection
- Inactivation of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococcus faecium (VRE) on Various Environmental Surfaces by Mist Application of a Stabilized Chlorine Dioxide and Quaternary Ammonium Compound-Based Disinfectant
- ATP as a Marker for Surface Contamination of Biological Origin in Schools and as a Potential Approach to the Measurement of Cleaning Effectiveness
- Analytical Performance Issues: Comparison of ATP Bioluminescence and Aerobic Bacterial Count for Evaluating Surface Cleanliness in an Italian Hospital
The following studies report important information on PPE used in infection control:
- Efficacy of Face Shields Against Cough Aerosol Droplets from a Cough Simulator
- Face Shields for Infection Control: A Review
- Effect of Multiple Alcohol-based Hand Rub Applications on the Tensile Properties of Thirteen Brands of Medical Exam Nitrile and Latex Gloves
- Personal Protective Equipment Doffing Practices of Healthcare Workers
- Discomfort and Exertion Associated with Prolonged Wear of Respiratory Protection in a Health Care Setting
- A Pilot Study of Minimum Operational Flow for Loose-fitting Powered Air-purifying Respirators Used in Healthcare Cleaning Services
- Experience of Chicagoland Acute Care Hospitals in Preparing for Ebola Virus Disease, 2014–2015
The following contain studies that identify routes to consider when minimizing bioaerosol contaminant transport, including important healthcare setting:
- Viable Influenza A Virus in Airborne Particles from Human Cough
- Mobile Phones as a Potential Vehicle of Infection in a Hospital Setting
- Health Care Workers’ Mobile Phones: A Potential Cause of Microbial Cross-Contamination Between Hospitals and Community
- Potential for Occupational Exposures to Pathogens during Bronchoscopy Procedures
- Influenza Virus RNA Recovered from Droplets and Droplet Nuclei Emitted by Adults in an Acute Care Setting