Perceptions of Patients Regarding Isolation Precautions for Multidrug Resistant Organisms: A Qualitative Study

Contact isolation for patients with multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) is a cornerstone of preventing transmission of MDROs in healthcare institutions. However, contact isolation may be variably applied and may be associated with adverse consequences for patients. We examined the perceptions of c...

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Published in:American journal of infection control 2013-06, Vol.41 (6), p.S27-S28
Main Authors: Young, Riley, Valentine, Susan, RN, MS, Bernardo, Alyssa, Linda, McKinley, Krupp, Anna, RN, Safdar, Nasia, MD, PHD
Format: Article
Language:English
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Disease transmission
Infection Control
Infections
Infectious Disease
Multidrug resistant organisms
Perceptions
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Summary:Contact isolation for patients with multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) is a cornerstone of preventing transmission of MDROs in healthcare institutions. However, contact isolation may be variably applied and may be associated with adverse consequences for patients. We examined the perceptions of contact isolation among hospitalized patients with MDRO colonization or infection.
ISSN:0196-6553
1527-3296
DOI:10.1016/j.ajic.2013.03.056