Effectiveness of three just-in-time training modalities for N-95 mask fit testing.
OBJECTIVE
To compare and contrast three different training modalities for fit testing N-95 respirator face masks.


METHODS
Block randomized interventional study.


METHODS
Urban university.


METHODS
Two hundred eighty-nine medical students.


METHODS
Students were randomly assigned to video, lecture, or slide show to evaluate the effectiveness of the methods for fit testing large groups of people.


METHODS
Ease of fit and success of fit for each instructional technique.


RESULTS
Mask 1 was a Kimberly-Clark duckbill N-95 respirator mask, and mask 2 was a 3M™ carpenters N-95 respirator mask. "Ease of fit" was defined as the ability to successfully don a mask in less than 30 seconds. "Success of fit" was defined as the ability to correctly don a mask in one try. There were no statistical differences by training modality for either mask regarding ease of fit or success of fit.


CONCLUSIONS
There were no differences among video presentation, small group demonstration, and self-directed slide show just-in-time training modalities for ease of fit or success of fit N-95 respirator mask fitting. Further study is needed to explore more effective fit training modalities.
Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
David
D
Jones
Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Genevieve
G
Stoler
Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Joe
J
Suyama
D000328:Adult; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008397:Masks; D019212:Multimedia; D012134:Respiratory Protective Devices; D013663:Teaching; D013997:Time Factors