Product Testing of the FaceView Mask™: Usability Survey

Product Testing of the FaceView Mask™: Usability Survey

The study aims to gather participants' perceptions of the novel transparent surgical N95 respirator vs. a conventional surgical N95 respirator. Following fitting of the masks, participants will complete a questionnaire to provide their perceptions of fit, comfort, ease of use, and benefit to communication.

The investigators will recruit adult participants to complete a usability survey on a transparent surgical N95 respirator (i.e., FaceView mask) designed to improve communication. The study aims to gather participants' perceptions of the novel transparent surgical N95 respirator vs. a conventional surgical N95 respirator. Following fitting of the masks (5 minutes wear time each), the participants will complete a questionnaire to provide their perceptions of fit, comfort, ease of use, and benefit to communication.

Inclusion Criteria:

• at least 18 years old
• have no health conditions that would prevent them from safely wearing an N95 respirator (e.g., severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
• read in English and communicate in English or American Sign Language
• be able to provide or arrange their own transportation to the study location

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children are to be excluded from the proposed research project because the current FaceView Mask™ is designed for adults
• Adults who are non-English communicators
• Any adult with health conditions that would prevent them from safely wearing an N95 respirator (e.g., severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)