Table 3 Perceived strength of evidence among providers, by perceived degree of implementation
n = 228 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Frequency (%) | |||
Fully implemented | Not fully implemented | p value (chi-square) | |
Perceived strength of evidence for prevention of MRSA transmission in SCI/D patients for the following practices | |||
Gloving and gowning before entry into a MRSA-positive patient’s room | <0.0001 | ||
Very strong/strong | 86 (89.58) | 86 (65.15) | |
Neutral/weak/very weak/don’t know | 10 (10.42) | 46 (34.85) | |
Taking off gloves and gown before leaving a patient’s room. | 0.0001 | ||
Very strong/strong | 88 (91.67) | 94 (71.21) | |
Neutral/weak/very weak/don’t know | 8 (8.33) | 38 (28.79) | |
That anyone entering a MRSA-positive patient’s room should wear gown and gloves | <0.0001 | ||
Very strong/strong | 80 (83.33) | 68 (51.52) | |
Neutral/weak/very weak/don’t know | 16 (16.67) | 64 (48.48) | |
Perceived strength of evidence for handwashing to prevent the spread of resistant organisms (including MRSA) in SCI/D | |||
Health care workers before and after patient contact | 0.012 | ||
Very strong/strong | 90 (93.75) | 109 (82.58) | |
Neutral/weak/very weak/don’t know | 6 (6.25) | 23 (17.42) | |
Visitors/family members before and after patient contact | 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 | 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) | |
Perceived strength of evidence that supports the following practices in SCI/D units | |||
Active surveillance at admission | 0.002 | ||
Very strong/strong | 79 (82.29) | 84 (63.64) | |
Neutral/weak/very weak/don’t know | 17 (17.71) | 48 (36.36) | |
Active surveillance at transfer to another unit | <0.0001 | ||
Very strong/strong | 76 (79.17) | 69 (52.27) | |
Neutral/weak/very weak/don’t know | 20 (20.83) | 63 (47.73) | |
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) | |
Rescreening during long admissions | <0.0001 | ||
Very strong/strong | 67 (69.79) | 57 (43.18) | |
Neutral/weak/very weak/don’t know | 29 (30.21) | 75 (56.82) | |