Healthcare-associated infections in home healthcare: an extensive assessment, 2019.

ABSTRACT: IntroductionThe number of patients and clinical conditions treated in home healthcare (HHC) is increasing. Care in home settings presents many challenges, including healthcare-associated infections (HAI). Currently, in Belgium, data and guidelines on the topic are lacking.AimTo develop a definition of HAI in HHC and investigate associated risk factors and recommendations for infection prevention and control (IPC).MethodsThe study included three components: a scoping literature review, in-depth interviews with individuals involved in HHC and a two-round Delphi survey to reach consensus among key informants on the previous steps' results.ResultsThe literature review included 47 publications. We conducted 21 in-depth interviews. The Delphi survey's two rounds had 21 and 23 participants, respe

SUBMITTER: Hoxha A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7863228 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature