• Transparent Mask Pilot

    Transparent Mask Pilot

  • Aims of the Pilot

    For all

    • To inform future design of transparent face masks;
    • To understand who would benefit from transparent face masks;
    • Where we might use transparent face masks, to see if they are useful in different settings, across health and social care.

    For the wearer

    • To gain wearer feedback for multiple transparent facemasks, compared to current face masks;
    • To understand the fit, form, and function of transparent face masks;
    • To gain user feedback on the transparent face masks - what works well and what can be improved;
    • To understand if different wearers have different needs.

    For the person who benefits from the transparent mask

    • To evaluate the transparent face mask, when compared to current face masks;
    • To understand the needs of different groups;
    • Make an overall assessment of the usability of each type of transparent face mask.

     

     

    This work will assess different types of transparent face masks, to see how they can help and support. Thank you for taking part in this important work for everyone in Health and Social Care.

     

     

     

        

  • Different people may need to use transparent masks for different reasons, it is important that we respect individuals’ privacy. Please do not ask why the person needs the mask but be reassured all the masks being used are safe. A range of people may need to wear or have benefit of transparent masks, as highlighted below:

  • Please select which is appropriate for you*
  • Please indicate your role*
  • Approximately how many of your current masks do you use in a day?*
  • What percentage of those masks do you need to be transparent?*

  • We know different people have different needs, to understand how to improve support, we would like to ask you the following questions:

  • Which of the following describes you?*
  • Please select your age group*
  • Which of the following do you identify as?*
  • White*
  • Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Groups*
  • Asian/Asian British*
  • Black/African/Caribbean/Black British*
  • What is the reason for wearing the transparent face mask? (Select all that apply to you)*
  • Complex Needs*
  • D/deaf*
  • Person with Hearing Impairment*
  • Speech and/or Language Therapy*
  • Did you Wear the Mask?*

  • In all the following questions we are asking you to compare the transparent mask you tried to the normal non-transparent mask you wear in your workplace.

  • Who was the transparent face mask worn for?*
  • What was the longest you continuously wore a single mask?*
  • Have you worn the transparent face mask outside?*
  • Would you wear the transparent mask again?*
  • Was the mask worn for your benefit?*
  • Are you answering the questions on behalf of the person who benefitted from the transparent mask being worn?*
  • Should be Empty: