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  • An agent-based modeling approach to estimate pathogen exposure risks from wheelchairs.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Contributions of contaminated wheelchairs to nosocomial pathogen transmission are relatively unknown. Our aim was to develop a model predicting pathogen exposures for patients utilizing wheelchairs and estimate exposure reduction potential of wheelchair disinfection between rides. METHODS:An agent-based mod...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.06.204

    authors: Wilson AM,Verhougstraete MP,Donskey CJ,Reynolds KA

    更新日期:2021-02-01 00:00:00

  • Identification and resistance profile of bacteria isolated on stethoscopes by health care professionals: Systematic review.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Evaluate the presence of bacteria and resistance profile in stethoscopes used by health care professionals and its consequences within the hospital environment. METHODS:It is a systematic review, in which articles indexed in the BVS, CAPES-Periódicos, Cochrane Library, PubMed, Scientific Electronic Library ...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.07.007

    authors: Queiroz Júnior JRA,Melo IO,Calado GHDS,Cavalcanti LRC,Sobrinho CRW

    更新日期:2021-02-01 00:00:00

  • How common are indwelling devices in hospitalized adults? A contemporary point prevalence study in a tertiary care hospital.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Healthcare associated infections are associated with indwelling devices. Yet, data regarding prevalence of indwelling devices in noncritically ill hospitalized patients remains scant. METHODS:Adult, noncritically ill patients on general care, telemetry, and surgical floors at our quaternary care hospital we...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.06.205

    authors: Chen S,O'Malley M,Chopra V

    更新日期:2021-02-01 00:00:00

  • The frequency of urinary tract infections and the value of antiseptics in community-dwelling people who undertake intermittent urinary catheterisation: A systematic review.

    abstract:OBJECTIVE:This systematic review had two aims. First to identify the incidence of urinary tract infection (UTI) and bacteriuria in people undertaking intermittent catheterisation (IC), second to determine the effectiveness of antiseptic cleaning of the meatal area prior to IC in reducing the incidence of UTI and bacter...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2021.01.009

    authors: Mitchell BG,Prael G,Curryer C,Russo PL,Fasugba O,Lowthian J,Cheng AC,Archibald J,Robertson M,Kiernan M

    更新日期:2021-01-21 00:00:00

  • Recruitment and hiring practices in United States infection prevention and control departments: Results of a national survey.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Infection prevention is a profession that requires highly specified skills and clinical experience. Infection Preventionists (IPs) direct interventions that protect patients from health care-associated infections across clinical and community settings. To enhance the hiring and recruitment of diverse IPs, it...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.07.024

    authors: Gilmartin H,Reese SM,Smathers S

    更新日期:2021-01-01 00:00:00

  • Meta-analysis investigating the relationship between clinical features, outcomes, and severity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pneumonia.

    abstract:OBJECTIVE:We aimed to investigate the relationship between clinical characteristics, outcomes and the severity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 pneumonia. METHODS:We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis using PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases to assess the clinical characteris...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章,meta分析,评审

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.06.008

    authors: Li J,He X,Yuan Yuan,Zhang W,Li X,Zhang Y,Li S,Guan C,Gao Z,Dong G

    更新日期:2021-01-01 00:00:00

  • National Infection Control Program in Turkey: The healthcare associated infection rate experiences over 10 years.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:The prevalence of healthcare associated infection (HAI) is generally higher in countries with limited resources than developed countries. To address the high prevalence of HAI, Turkish Ministry of Health introduced a national infection control program in 2005. METHODS:Device associated (DA)-HAIs routinely s...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.12.013

    authors: Gozel MG,Hekimoglu CH,Gozel EY,Batir E,McLaws ML,Mese EA

    更新日期:2020-12-25 00:00:00

  • Substantial reduction of healthcare facility-onset Clostridioides difficile infection (HO-CDI) rates after conversion of a hospital for exclusive treatment of COVID-19 patients.

    abstract::Healthcare facility-onset Clostridioides difficile infection rates substantially dropped in a Mexican hospital after its conversion to a full COVID-19 setting, despite heavy contamination of the environment the previous year. Better adherence to hand hygiene and contact precautions may help explain this finding. ...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.12.008

    authors: Ochoa-Hein E,Rajme-López S,Rodríguez-Aldama JC,Huertas-Jiménez MA,Chávez-Ríos AR,de Paz-García R,Haro-Osnaya A,González-Colín KK,González-González R,González-Lara MF,Ponce-de-León A,Galindo-Fraga A

    更新日期:2020-12-19 00:00:00

  • Incidence of hospital-acquired influenza in adults: A prospective surveillance study from 2004 to 2017 in a French tertiary care hospital.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Hospital-acquired influenza potentially leads to significant morbidity and mortality in already vulnerable patients, but its overall burden is not fully understood. We undertook this study to estimate the incidence and trends of hospital-acquired laboratory-confirmed influenza among adults, and to compare cl...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.12.003

    authors: El Guerche-Séblain C,Amour S,Bénet T,Hénaff L,Escuret V,Schellevis F,Vanhems P

    更新日期:2020-12-13 00:00:00

  • Does the removal of contact precautions for MRSA and VRE infected patients change health care-associated infection rate?: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    abstract:OBJECTIVE:Update existing meta-analysis to analyze if discontinuation of contact precautions (CPs) for Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and Vancomycin resistant Enterococcus (VRE) colonization or infection affects hospital-associated MRSA or VRE infection rates. METHODS:We conducted a systematic revi...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.11.020

    authors: Kleyman R,Cupril-Nilson S,Robinson K,Thakore S,Haq F,Chen L,Oyesanmi O,Browning K,Pino J,Mhaskar R

    更新日期:2020-12-01 00:00:00

  • Association of hospital-area deprivation with hospital performance on health care associated infection rates in 2018.

    abstract:BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are common and often preventable complications of care, with reduction emphasized in national policy. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services introduced an HAI-focused Hospital Acquired Condition Reduction Program in 2015 to penalize poor-performin...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.05.038

    authors: Wiemken TL,Wright MO,Johnston KJ

    更新日期:2020-12-01 00:00:00

  • Face touching in the time of COVID-19 in Shiraz, Iran.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Iranian were advice to wear a mask and not touch their face during COVID-19 restrictions in Iran. METHODS:One-thousand people were observed for 15-30 minutes in public places between April 22 and May 9, 2020. The average number of touches to the mucosal zone was calculated per hour and mask wearers (N = 568...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.08.009

    authors: Shiraly R,Shayan Z,McLaws ML

    更新日期:2020-12-01 00:00:00

  • Facilitators and barriers to a family empowerment strategy to improve healthcare worker hand hygiene in a resource-limited setting.

    abstract:OBJECTIVES:The World Health Organization recommends empowering patients/families to remind healthcare workers (HCWs) to perform hand hygiene (HH). We sought to understand acceptability of a family empowerment strategy in a Vietnamese pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). METHODS:With end-user input, we designed a tool...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.05.030

    authors: Campbell JI,Pham TT,Le T,Dang TTH,Chandonnet CJ,Truong TH,Duong H,Nguyen DD,Le TH,Tran TH,Nguyen TKO,Ho TMT,Le KN,Pollack TM,Sandora TJ

    更新日期:2020-12-01 00:00:00

  • Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus contamination of hospital-use-only mobile phones and efficacy of 222-nm ultraviolet disinfection.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Mobile phones may be contaminated with nosocomial pathogens such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The aim of this study was to investigate the MRSA contamination rate on doctors' hospital-use-only mobile phones and the efficacy of 222-nm ultraviolet light (UV) disinfection. METHODS:We ...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.11.011

    authors: Kaiki Y,Kitagawa H,Hara T,Nomura T,Omori K,Shigemoto N,Takahashi S,Ohge H

    更新日期:2020-11-10 00:00:00

  • Unintended consequences of infection prevention and control measures during COVID-19 pandemic.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:In the current COVID-19 pandemic, aggressive Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures have been adopted to prevent health care-associated transmission of COVID-19. We evaluated the impact of a multimodal IPC strategy originally designed for the containment of COVID-19 on the rates of other hospital-ac...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.10.019

    authors: Wee LEI,Conceicao EP,Tan JY,Magesparan KD,Amin IBM,Ismail BBS,Toh HX,Jin P,Zhang J,Wee EGL,Ong SJM,Lee GLX,Wang AE,How MKB,Tan KY,Lee LC,Phoon PC,Yang Y,Aung MK,Sim XYJ,Venkatachalam I,Ling ML

    更新日期:2020-11-04 00:00:00

  • Healthcare system strategy for seasonal influenza implementation plan.

    abstract::Healthcare systems are expanding, no longer bound by county, state or country, thus necessitating the importance of consistent and standardized guidelines for the management and control of communicable diseases, including influenza. As a healthcare system consisting of diverse facilities with a focus not only on safe ...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.05.006

    authors: Stout S,Barajas G,Silkaitis C

    更新日期:2020-11-01 00:00:00

  • The intersection of hand hygiene, infusion pump contamination, and high alarm volume in the health care environment.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Researchers have found that lack of hand hygiene and environmental contamination are sources of infection transmission in the health care environment. One factor that may lead to lack of hand hygiene is alarm fatigue, the sensory overload that results when clinicians are exposed to an excessive number of ala...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.04.006

    authors: Nas MY,Ibiebele J,Dolgin G,Malczynski M,Qi C,Bolon M,Zembower T

    更新日期:2020-11-01 00:00:00

  • Using administrative data to determine rates of surgical site infections following spinal fusion and laminectomy procedures.

    abstract:OBJECTIVE:Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a serious and costly post-op complication. Generating SSI rates often requires labor-intensive methods, but increasing numbers of publications reported SSI rates using administrative data. METHODS:Index laminectomy and spinal fusion procedures were identified using Canadia...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.10.010

    authors: Crocker A,Kornilo A,Conly J,Henderson E,Rennert-May E,Leal J

    更新日期:2020-10-20 00:00:00

  • Analysis of catheter utilization, central line associated bloodstream infections, and costs associated with an inpatient critical care-driven vascular access model.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) carry serious risks for patients and financial consequences for hospitals. Avoiding unnecessary temporary central venous catheters (CVC) can reduce CLABSI. Critical Care Medicine (CCM) is often consulted to insert CVC when alternatives are unavailable. ...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.10.006

    authors: Tirumandas M,Gendlina I,Figueredo J,Shiloh A,Trachuk P,Jain R,Corpuz M,Spund B,Maity A,Shmunko D,Garcia M,Barthelemy D,Weston G,Madaline T

    更新日期:2020-10-17 00:00:00

  • Chlorhexidine impregnated surgical scrubs and whole-body wash for reducing colonization of health care personnel.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:The use of chlorhexidine as a strategy to reduce nosocomial infections in patients has been proven useful. Bacterial contamination of health care worker's uniforms during routine patient care has been demonstrated to have potential for horizontal transmission of pathogens. METHODS:We performed a prospective...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.01.004

    authors: Salazar-Vargas K,Padilla-Orozco M,Garza-González E,Camacho-Ortiz A

    更新日期:2020-10-01 00:00:00

  • Low rates of influenza vaccination uptake among healthcare workers: Distinguishing barriers between occupational groups.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:To gain further insights into health care workers (HCWs) attitudes toward influenza vaccination to guide future interventions to increase vaccination rates. METHODS:A standardized anonymous questionnaire was sent to all employees of the University Hospital Basel, Switzerland following the influenza season 2...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.02.004

    authors: Durovic A,Widmer AF,Dangel M,Ulrich A,Battegay M,Tschudin-Sutter S

    更新日期:2020-10-01 00:00:00

  • Impact of a quality control circle on the incidence of catheter-associated urinary tract infection: An interrupted time series analysis.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:To report a quality control circle (QCC) activity on the theme of reducing the incidence of catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI), and used an interrupted time series analysis to evaluate the impact of the QCC. METHODS:In a general tertiary hospital in Shenzhen, China, we carried out a QCC act...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.01.006

    authors: Zhong X,Xiao LH,Wang DL,Yang SW,Mo LF,He LF,Wu QF,Chen YW,Luo XF

    更新日期:2020-10-01 00:00:00

  • A critical evaluation of current protocols for self-sterilizing surfaces designed to reduce viral nosocomial infections.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Biocidal high-touch surfaces contact surfaces can be used to help reduce healthcare-acquired infections (HAIs). While the bactericidal protocols are well developed, there remains high variability in the methods used to evaluate the virucidal properties of such surfaces. This paper seeks to identify the most ...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.02.008

    authors: Walji SD,Aucoin MG

    更新日期:2020-10-01 00:00:00

  • Mandatory employee vaccination as a strategy for early and comprehensive health care personnel immunization coverage: Experience from 10 influenza seasons.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Influenza is responsible for thousands of deaths in the United States and presents particular challenges in health care facilities with a greater prevalence of people at increased risk for adverse outcomes. Annual influenza vaccination has long been recommended, and employer policies influence the likelihood...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.01.015

    authors: Blank C,Gemeinhart N,Dunagan WC,Babcock HM

    更新日期:2020-10-01 00:00:00

  • Efficacy of flexible endoscope drying using novel endoscope test articles that allow direct visualization of the internal channel systems.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Thorough drying of flexible endoscope channels has been identified as an essential reprocessing step. Yet, instructions are not specific on how to dry endoscopes. There is lack of data supporting efficacy of current drying practices, due to limitations in determining channel dryness. METHODS:Novel endoscope...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.08.034

    authors: Nerandzic M,Antloga K,Litto C,Robinson N

    更新日期:2020-09-03 00:00:00

  • Compliance measurement and observed influencing factors of hand hygiene based on COVID-19 guidelines in China.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Higher requirement is put forward in the measurement of hand hygiene (HH) during a pandemic. This study aimed to describe HH compliance measurement and explore observed influencing factors with respect to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) guidelines in China. METHODS:Compliance was measured as the percent...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.05.043

    authors: Zhou Q,Lai X,Zhang X,Tan L

    更新日期:2020-09-01 00:00:00

  • A comparison of the incidence of midline catheter-associated bloodstream infections to that of central line-associated bloodstream infections in 5 acute care hospitals.

    abstract::In a retrospective study conducted over 12 months in a multi-hospital system, the incidence of bloodstream infections associated with midline catheters was not significantly lower than that associated with central venous catheters (0.88 vs 1.10 infections per 1,000 catheter-days). Additional research is needed to furt...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2019.11.004

    authors: Hogle NJ,Balzer KM,Ross BG,Wuerz L,Greendyke WG,Furuya EY,Simon MS,Calfee DP

    更新日期:2020-09-01 00:00:00

  • Reducing antibiotic prescribing and addressing the global problem of antibiotic resistance by targeted hygiene in the home and everyday life settings: A position paper.

    abstract::Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to threaten global health. Although global and national AMR action plans are in place, infection prevention and control is primarily discussed in the context of health care facilities with home and everyday life settings barely addressed. As seen with the recent global SARS-CoV...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.04.011

    authors: Maillard JY,Bloomfield SF,Courvalin P,Essack SY,Gandra S,Gerba CP,Rubino JR,Scott EA

    更新日期:2020-09-01 00:00:00

  • Peripheral intravenous catheter needleless connector decontamination study-Randomized controlled trial.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Needleless connectors (NCs) were introduced to reduce health care work needlestick injuries (NSIs). If not decontaminated prior to use, NCs can be a portal for patient blood stream infections. The optimal disinfectant, and its application duration, for NC decontamination has not been empirically established....

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2019.11.030

    authors: Slater K,Cooke M,Fullerton F,Whitby M,Hay J,Lingard S,Douglas J,Rickard CM

    更新日期:2020-09-01 00:00:00

  • Characteristics of COVID-19 near China's epidemic center.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:This study described and analyzed the age, gender, infection sources, and timing characteristics of the 416 confirmed cases in two cities near the center of China's COVID-19 outbreak. METHODS:This study used publicly available data to examine gender, age, source of infection, date returned from Hubei, date ...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.06.191

    authors: Li Y,Duan G,Xiong L

    更新日期:2020-09-01 00:00:00

  • Nasal decolonization of Staphylococcus aureus in orthopedic surgeons using mupirocin and chlorhexidine.

    abstract::Nasal mucosa colonization by Staphylococcus aureus is a risk factor for hospital-acquired infections. This study examined the effectiveness of a decolonization strategy on orthopedic surgeons in a teaching hospital. S aureus colonization was detected in 43.2% of the surgeons, 25% of which were methicillin-resistant S ...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2019.11.003

    authors: Castro-Martínez AG,Garza-González E,Peña-Martínez V,Gonzalez-Bracamonte JS,Camacho-Ortiz A

    更新日期:2020-09-01 00:00:00

  • Successful implementation of the CDC recommendations during the care of 2 patients with Candida auris in in-patient rehabilitation and intensive care settings.

    abstract::Candida auris presents a unique challenge to practitioners and infection control teams worldwide because of its virulence, alarming resistance profile, environmental fitness, and risk of nosocomial transmission. We describe 2 cases of Candida auris infection managed with the CDC recommendations with no evidence of in-...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.08.027

    authors: Reimer-McAtee M,Corsi G,Reed E,Boston KM,Yalamanchili H,Burnazian G,Bassett S,Butler J,McGinnis-Cole T,Chavez V,Wanger A,Ostrosky-Zeichner L

    更新日期:2020-08-20 00:00:00

  • 3D-printed protected face shields for health care workers in Covid-19 pandemic.

    abstract::The coronavirus pandemic resulted in a shortage of protective equipment. To meet the request of eye-protecting devices, an interdisciplinary consortium involving practitioners, researchers, engineers and technicians developed and manufactured thousands of inexpensive 3D-printed face shields, inside hospital setting. T...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.08.005

    authors: Lemarteleur V,Fouquet V,Le Goff S,Tapie L,Morenton P,Benoit A,Vennat E,Zamansky B,Guilbert T,Depil-Duval A,Gaultier AL,Tavitian B,Plaisance P,Tharaux PL,Ceccaldi PF,Attal JP,Dursun E

    更新日期:2020-08-11 00:00:00

  • 3D printing of face shields to meet the immediate need for PPE in an anesthesiology department during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Anesthesia providers are at risk for contracting COVID-19 due to close patient contact, especially during shortages of personal protective equipment. We present an easy to follow and detailed protocol for producing 3D printed face shields and an effective decontamination protocol, allowing their reuse. METH...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.07.037

    authors: Armijo PR,Markin NW,Nguyen S,Ho DH,Horseman TS,Lisco SJ,Schiller AM

    更新日期:2020-08-04 00:00:00

  • A randomized control trial evaluating efficacy of antimicrobial impregnated hospital privacy curtains in an intensive care setting.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Acquisition of pathogens into health care settings from prior room occupants has been documented. Hospital room privacy curtains are at high risk for pathogenic bacterial contamination. Antimicrobial impregnated curtains could be effective in reducing contamination. METHODS:Rooms within an intensive care un...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2019.12.024

    authors: Wilson G,Jackson V,Boyken L,Puig-Asensio M,Marra AR,Perencevich E,Schweizer ML,Diekema D,Breheny P,Petersen C

    更新日期:2020-08-01 00:00:00

  • A hybrid model integrating warm heat and ultraviolet germicidal irradiation might efficiently disinfect respirators and personal protective equipment.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:The pandemic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has taken a heavy toll on human life and has upended the medical system in many countries. The disease has created a system wide worsening shortage of N95, medical masks, and other personal protective equipment (PPE) that is regularly used by healthcare person...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.07.022

    authors: Banerjee R,Roy P,Das S,Paul MK

    更新日期:2020-07-28 00:00:00

  • Exploring stress coping strategies of frontline emergency health workers dealing Covid-19 in Pakistan: A qualitative inquiry.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:The COVID-19 outbreak has gravely impacted the physical and psychological health of people. As the outbreak is ongoing, it is crucial to equip the emergency healthcare workers (HCWs) to be medically and psychologically prepared. OBJECTIVE:To examine the psychological impact of COVID-19 on emergency HCWs and...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2020.06.214

    authors: Munawar K,Choudhry FR

    更新日期:2020-07-07 00:00:00

  • Compliance to empirical contact precautions for multidrug-resistant microorganisms.

    abstract::Health care-associated infections impact patient morbidity and mortality, and institutions adopt evidence-based measures to prevent and control such infections. In this study, professionals were observed during patient care under empirical contact precautions. A total of 243 observations were performed in which 39.5% ...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2019.10.004

    authors: Arriero GD,Taminato M,Kusahara DM,Fram D

    更新日期:2020-07-01 00:00:00

  • Washer disinfector and alkaline detergent efficacy against C. difficile on plastic bedpans.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Clostridioides difficile is a major cause of infectious antibiotic resistant diarrhea. C. difficile spores are shed in patient stool, are hearty and difficult to kill. Bedpans are often used by patients with C. difficile infections and require proper handling and cleaning or disposal to prevent the transmiss...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2019.11.028

    authors: Hatt S,Schindler B,Bach D,Greene C

    更新日期:2020-07-01 00:00:00

  • The impact of Candida spp airway colonization on clinical outcomes in patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    abstract:BACKGROUND:Previous studies have drawn different conclusions about the impact of Candida airway colonization on clinical outcomes in patients with ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). METHODS:We searched PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase (via OVID), and Web of Science database. We included both retrospective and ...

    journal_title:American journal of infection control

    pub_type: 杂志文章,评审

    doi:10.1016/j.ajic.2019.11.002

    authors: Huang D,Qi M,Hu Y,Yu M,Liang Z

    更新日期:2020-06-01 00:00:00

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