Table 3.
Survey-adjusted (weighted) percentage of participants reporting shortages of equipment during COVID-19 at baseline and follow-up surveys, New York State COVID-19 Healthcare Personnel Study a
| Item | Baseline survey | Follow-up survey | P value b |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test kits | 23.3 (20.0-26.5) | 4.4 (2.9-26.5) | <.001 |
| Face masks | 36.0 (32.2-39.8) | 9.8 (7.4-39.8) | <.001 |
| Ventilators | 1.5 (0.6-2.4) | 0.1 (0-2.4) | .005 |
| Beds | 4.3 (2.6-6.1) | 5.7 (3.9-6.1) | .25 |
| Personnel | 20.4 (17.1-23.7) | 18.9 (15.9-23.7) | .47 |
a
Participants (978 weighted responses from physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) were surveyed at baseline (April 2020) and follow-up (February 2021). 13
b
P value based on matched survey-adjusted t test, with P < .05 considered significant.