Infection control in residential care homes for the elderly in Hong Kong (2005-2014)

This serial cross-sectional survey study aimed to review the trend in various infection control practices in residential care homes for the elderly (RCHEs) in Hong Kong from 2005 to 2014. Annual cross-sectional surveys were conducted at all RCHEs in Hong Kong, including self-administered questionnai...

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Published in:Hong Kong medical journal = Xianggang yi xue za zhi 2019-04, Vol.25 (2), p.113-119
Main Authors: Wong, G C Y, Ng, T, Li, T
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alcohol
Catheters
Disease control
Epidemics
Infections
Infectious diseases
Licenses
Nurses
Nursing
Older people
Questionnaires
Workers
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Summary:This serial cross-sectional survey study aimed to review the trend in various infection control practices in residential care homes for the elderly (RCHEs) in Hong Kong from 2005 to 2014. Annual cross-sectional surveys were conducted at all RCHEs in Hong Kong, including self-administered questionnaires, on-site interviews, inspections, and assessments conducted by trained nurses, from 2005 to 2014. In all, 98.5% to 100% of all RCHEs were surveyed each year based on the list of licensed RCHEs in Hong Kong. There was a substantial increase in the proportion of RCHE residents aged ≥85 years, from 40.0% in 2005 to 50.2% in 2014 (P=0.002). The percentage of RCHE residents with special care needs also increased, from 22.3% in 2005 to 32.6% in 2014 for residents with dementia (P
ISSN:1024-2708
2226-8707
DOI:10.12809/hkmj187328