Patient Questions Surrounding Mask Use for Prevention of COVID-19 and Physician Answers from an Evidence-Based Perspective: a Narrative Review.
J Gen Intern Med
; 36(9): 2739-2744, 2021 09.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-33145693
ABSTRACT
Recent mandates to wear masks in public places across the USA combined with conflicting messaging from the media and government agencies have generated a lot of patient questions surrounding the appropriate use and efficacy of cloth masks. Here, we have organized the evidence in the context of real patient questions and have provided example answers from a physician's perspective. The purpose of this review is to offer healthcare providers with examples of how to respond to patient questions about masks in a way that encourages responsible decision-making. We conclude, based on the evidence showing a benefit for cloth masks and the recent reports supporting a role for aerosols in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2, that cloth masks will be effective when used correctly. We further assert that stronger public messaging surrounding cloth masks in the community setting is needed, and should specify that 2-3 layer, fitted face masks be worn at all times in public as another layer of protection in addition to social distancing, not just when social distancing cannot be maintained.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Médicos
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Controle de Doenças Transmissíveis
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Comunicação
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COVID-19
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Máscaras
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Gen Intern Med
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA INTERNA
Ano de publicação:
2021
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos