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Perceived strength of evidence for prevention of MRSA transmission in SCI/D patients for the following practices
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|
Gloving and gowning before entry into a MRSA-positive patient’s room
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<0.0001
|
|
Very strong/strong
|
86 (89.58)
|
86 (65.15)
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|
Neutral/weak/very weak/don’t know
|
10 (10.42)
|
46 (34.85)
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|
Taking off gloves and gown before leaving a patient’s room.
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0.0001
|
|
Very strong/strong
|
88 (91.67)
|
94 (71.21)
| |
|
Neutral/weak/very weak/don’t know
|
8 (8.33)
|
38 (28.79)
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|
That anyone entering a MRSA-positive patient’s room should wear gown and gloves
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<0.0001
|
|
Very strong/strong
|
80 (83.33)
|
68 (51.52)
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|
Neutral/weak/very weak/don’t know
|
16 (16.67)
|
64 (48.48)
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|
Perceived strength of evidence for handwashing to prevent the spread of resistant organisms (including MRSA) in SCI/D
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|
Health care workers before and after patient contact
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0.012
|
|
Very strong/strong
|
90 (93.75)
|
109 (82.58)
| |
|
Neutral/weak/very weak/don’t know
|
6 (6.25)
|
23 (17.42)
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|
Visitors/family members before and after patient contact
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0.001
|
|
Very strong/strong
|
79 (82.29)
|
83 (62.88)
| |
|
Neutral/weak/very weak/don’t know
|
17 (17.71)
|
49 (37.12)
| |
|
SCI/D patients
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0.004
|
|
Very strong/strong
|
73 (76.04)
|
76 (57.58)
| |
|
Neutral/weak/very weak/don’t know
|
23 (23.96)
|
56 (42.42)
| |
|
SCI/D patients with poor hand function
| | |
0.044
|
|
Very strong/strong
|
63 (65.63)
|
69 (52.27)
| |
|
Neutral/weak/very weak/don’t know
|
33 (34.38)
|
63 (47.73)
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|
Perceived strength of evidence that supports the following practices in SCI/D units
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|
Active surveillance at admission
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0.002
|
|
Very strong/strong
|
79 (82.29)
|
84 (63.64)
| |
|
Neutral/weak/very weak/don’t know
|
17 (17.71)
|
48 (36.36)
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|
Active surveillance at transfer to another unit
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<0.0001
|
|
Very strong/strong
|
76 (79.17)
|
69 (52.27)
| |
|
Neutral/weak/very weak/don’t know
|
20 (20.83)
|
63 (47.73)
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|
Active surveillance at discharge
| | |
0.0001
|
|
Very strong/strong
|
76 (79.17)
|
72 (54.55)
| |
|
Neutral/weak/very weak/don’t know
|
20 (20.83)
|
60 (45.45)
| |
|
Active surveillance of wounds or pressure ulcers
| | |
0.0004
|
|
Very strong/strong
|
73 (76.04)
|
70 (53.03)
| |
|
Neutral/weak/very weak/don’t know
|
23 (23.96)
|
62 (46.97)
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|
Rescreening during long admissions
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<0.0001
|
|
Very strong/strong
|
67 (69.79)
|
57 (43.18)
| |
|
Neutral/weak/very weak/don’t know
|
29 (30.21)
|
75 (56.82)
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