Transparent Mask Pilot Part 1 - Generic and Ergonomic Questions

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:

Patient or VisitorClient or Service UserStaff Member

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

White and Black CarribeanWhite and Black AfricanWhite and AsianOther Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Background

AfricanBlackCaribbeanOther Black/African/Caribbean Background

ArabOther Ethnic Group

Person with AutismPerson with DementiaPerson who has Learning Disability/DisabilitiesPerson who is NeurodiversePerson who is receiving Palliative Care

Person with Hearing ImpairmentPerson with D/deafness

Hearing Aid WearerLip ReaderOther

Sign Language UserOther

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.