Abstract

This research will create mathematical models that describe how respiratory infections are transmitted from patients to healthcare professionals during patient care. These models will be used to calculate healthcare professionals' risks of acquiring occupational respiratory infections in different patient care situations, as well as evaluate strategies for reducing their risk of infection.

Public Health Relevance

This research will create mathematical models that describe how respiratory infections are transmitted from patients to healthcare professionals during patient care. These models will be used to calculate healthcare professionals' risks of acquiring occupational respiratory infections in different patient care situations, as well as evaluate strategies for reducing their risk of infection.

  Funding Agency

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Type
Research Scientist Development Award - Research & Training (K01)
Project #
1K01OH010757-01A1
Application #
8967411
Study Section
Safety and Occupational Health Study Section (SOH)
Program Officer
Dearwent, Steve
Project Start
2015-09-01
Project End
2018-08-31
Budget Start
2015-09-01
Budget End
2016-08-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2015
Total Cost
Indirect Cost

  Institution

Name
Georgia State University
Department
Public Health & Prev Medicine
Type
Schools of Public Health
DUNS #
837322494
City
Atlanta
State
GA
Country
United States
Zip Code
30302