Comparing the impact of two contact isolation modes for hospitalised patients with Clostridioides difficile infection on the quality of care.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clostridioides difficile causes healthcare-associated infections. Environmental spore acquisition is a major mode of transmission. Patient cohorting to prevent cross-transmission in healthcare-institutions is a reasonable component of an enhanced infection control strategy.

Objective

The purpose of the study was to assess the effect of two different contact isolation modes on the quality of care of hospitalised patients with Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI).

Methods

A retrospective cohort-study of patients with CDI hospitalised under one of two contact isolation modes: contact isolation in a multi-patient room without a dedicated nursing team vs. contact isolation in a permanent cohort isolation unit with a dedicated nursing team. Patients' files we

SUBMITTER: Gehasi I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10084440 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature