The acceptability of screening for Carbapenemase Producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE): cross-sectional survey of nursing staff and the general publics' perceptions.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Carbapenemase Producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) has spread rapidly and presents a growing challenge in antimicrobial resistance (AMR) management internationally. Screening for CPE may involve a rectal swab, there are limited treatment options for affected patients, and colonised patients are cared for in isolation to protect others. These measures are sound infection prevention precautions; however, the acceptability of CPE screening and its consequences are currently unknown.The aim of this study was 'To determine factors influencing acceptability of CPE screening from the perspectives of nursing staff and the general public.'

Methods

National cross-sectional surveys of nursing staff (n = 450) and the general public (n = 261). The The

SUBMITTER: Currie K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6260859 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature