Infection prevention and control measures in practices of the Swiss sentinel network during seasonal influenza epidemics.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are limited data on the transmission of influenza in the context of primary care practices, despite the fact that a significant proportion of the population consult their primary care physician for an influenza-like illness every year.

Aim

To describe the use of influenza prevention and control methods in private practices of the Swiss sentinel network.

Methods

This online cross-sectional survey collected data about infection prevention and control measures in the 166 private practices of the Swiss sentinel surveillance network during the 2018-2019 influenza season. Questions pertained to the practice setting, infection prevention and control recommendations, influenza vaccination status of the physicians and their staff, adhesion to hand hygiene, and

SUBMITTER: Peytremann A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7470729 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature