Investigating asthma risks for nurses from cleaning and disinfection activities
Work-related Asthma Risks for Nursing Staff Conducting Cleaning and Disinfection: Translation of Risk-risk Tradeoff Methodology
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · NIH-11031339
This study is looking at how the cleaning and disinfecting that nurses do can sometimes increase their risk of asthma, and it aims to find better ways to keep both nurses safe and patients healthy by understanding what nurses think about these risks.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (TUCSON, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11031339 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on the risks of work-related asthma that nurses face due to cleaning and disinfection activities. It examines the tradeoff between increased cleaning, which can lead to higher asthma risks, and the need to reduce infection risks in healthcare settings. The study aims to develop better protocols and policies that balance these risks while considering nurses' perceptions and tolerances. Through surveys and qualitative methods, the research will gather data to inform health policy changes that protect nurses' respiratory health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are nursing staff involved in cleaning and disinfection activities in healthcare settings.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in cleaning or disinfection activities, or who do not have asthma, may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved safety protocols that reduce asthma risks for nursing staff while maintaining infection control.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing occupational health risks through policy changes can lead to significant improvements in worker safety, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
TUCSON, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA — TUCSON, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: WILSON, AMANDA MARIE — UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
- Study coordinator: WILSON, AMANDA MARIE
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Airway Disease