Skin lesions resulting from use of personal protective equipment in the context of COVID-19: a cross-sectional study.

OBJECTIVE: During the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic, to prevent the transmission of the virus, the use of personal protection products and equipment were recommended by international and national organisations. The need to use it more frequently and for a long time can damage the skin of health professionals. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence and factors associated with skin lesions in health professionals resulting from the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). METHOD: This was a cross-sectional exploratory study through an online questionnaire. The first part of the questionnaire collected socio-labour characterisation data and the second part related to exposure factors. The variables were analysed according to the prevalence and the odds ratio (OR), within a 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS: Of the 398 participants who met the inclusion criteria, 65.3% were self-diagnosed with skin lesions: 37.3% with pressure injury, 25.8% with contact/allergic dermatitis and 2.7% with acne. Regarding the use of PPE, of the 240 professionals who reported using an N95 mask, 80.4% developed injuries, 70.4% of which related to a work regime of >6 hours per day (OR: 2.08, 95% CI: 1.79-2.42). CONCLUSION: The results of this study showed a significant prevalence of skin lesions in health professionals. Among exposure factors, the N95 mask and goggles stand out. Longer or more frequent exposure time to personal protective products and equipment proved to be important factors to be considered.

Prevención de lesiones cutáneas causadas por productos y equipos de protección personal durante COVID-19: revisión de alcance.

OBJECTIVE: Identify, summarise and present key recommendations published in the literature to prevent skin damage in health professionals as a result of personal protective equipment (PPE) during the covid-19 pandemic. METHOD: A scoping review, based on the Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines, was carried out between December 2019 and May 2020. The studies included male and female health professionals, who wore PPE during the global pandemic, in any given scenario. Headings and abstracts were analysed. Two independent investigators reviewed the full text. RESULTS: Eight publications were included. All of them focused on preventing pressure ulcers (PU) caused by PPE. Hygiene, hydration and the use of skin barriers were highlighted as preventive measures. There were different views around the type of humectant/skin barrier recommended to avoid skin damage. CONCLUSION: More studies identifying the most suitable strategies to maintain health professionals' skin integrity during the covid-19 pandemic are needed.

OBJETIVO: Identificar, resumir y presentar las recomendaciones publicadas para prevenir lesiones cutáneas (cualquier alteración de la piel) por el uso de productos y equipos de protección personal (EPP) en profesionales de la salud durante la pandemia del COVID-19. MÉTODO: Se realizó una revisión de alcance, basada en las sugerencias del Instituto Joanna Briggs, entre diciembre de 2019 y mayo de 2020. Se incluyeron estudios realizados con profesionales de la salud de ambos sexos, que utilizaron productos y EPP durante la pandemia, en cualquier escenario de la atención sanitaria. Se examinaron los títulos y resúmenes de los estudios. Dos revisores independientes evaluaron el texto completo, según los criterios de inclusión establecidos. RESULTADOS: Ocho publicaciones fueron seleccionadas. Todas se centraron en los cuidados relacionados con la prevención de lesiones por presión (LPP). Resaltaron la higiene e hidratación, y el uso de protectores cutáneos como medidas preventivas. CONCLUSIÓN: Es necesario llevar a cabo investigaciones en busca de mejores estrategias para mantener la integridad de la piel de los profesionales de la salud en el ejercicio de su profesión durante el COVID-19. CONFLICTO DE INTERÉS: Este artículo es parte de un proyecto apoyado por el Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovaciones (MCTI) y el Consejo Nacional de Desarrollo Científico y Tecnológico (CNPq) de Brasil.

A autoimagem e a autoestima das pessoas com transtornos de pele: uma revisão integrativa da literatura baseada no modelo de Callista Roy / La autoimagen y la autoestima de las personas con trastornos de piel: una revisión integradora de la literatura basada en el modelo de Callista Roy / Self-Image and Self-Esteem in Persons with Skin Disorders: An Integrative Literature Review Based Callista Roy's Model

Objetivo: conhecer a relação entre os transtornos da pele e a alteração do autoconceito nas pessoas com afecção cutânea. Método: revisão integrativa da literatura a partir dos descritores: lesões, dermatologia e autoimagem. A busca se fez nas bases Lilacs, SciELO e PubMed, em artigos publicados entre 2000 e 2012. Resultados: a revisão integrativa mostrou os principais efeitos psicológicos causados pelas doenças da pele e confirmou que os fatores psicossociais relacionados com a autoimagem e a autoestima afetam a vida das pessoas. Conclusão: os transtornos da pele podem levar o indivíduo a buscar estratégias que vão desde o isolamento do corpo e o isolamento social, a negação da doença até o uso de maquiagem de camuflagem, como aparecem nas publicações. A escassez de estudos publicados que mostrem as estratégias a adotar pelos enfermeiros para lidar com os efeitos psicológicos causados pela doença cutânea evidenciam a necessidade de se pesquisar sobre o tema.

Objetivo: conocer la relación entre los trastornos de la piel y la alteración del autoconcepto en las personas con afección cutánea. Método: revisión integradora de la literatura desde los descriptores: lesiones, dermatología, y autoimagen. La búsqueda se hizo en las bases Lilacs, SciELO y PubMed, en artículos publicados entre el año 2000 y 2012. Resultados: La revisión integradora mostró los principales efectos psicológicos causados por las enfermedades de la piel y confirmó que los factores psicosociales relacionados con la autoimagen y la autoestima afectan la vida de las personas. Conclusión: los trastornos de la piel pueden llevar al individuo a buscar estrategias que van desde el aislamiento del cuerpo y el aislamiento social, la negación de la enfermedad y hasta el uso de maquillaje de camuflaje, como muestran las publicaciones. La escasez de estudios publicados que muestran las estrategias a adoptar por los enfermeros para lidiar con los efectos psicológicos causados por la enfermedad cutánea evidencia la necesidad de investigar sobre el tema.

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to understand the relationship between skin disorders and alteration of self-image in persons who suffer from skin problems. Method: An integrative literature review was done on the basis of three descriptors: lesions, dermatology, and self-image. The search centered on the Lilacs, SciELO and PubMed databases, among articles published between 2000 and 2012. Findings: The integrative review showed the major psychological effects caused by skin disorders and confirmed that psycho-social factors related to self-image and self-esteem impact a person's life. Conclusion: Skin disorders can prompt a person to resort to a variety of strategies ranging from physical seclusion and social isolation to denial of the aliment and even the use of camouflage makeup, as shown in publications. The scarcity of published studies showing the strategies adopted by nurses to deal with the psychological effects of skin disease demonstrate the need for research on the topic.