scholarly journals Colonization by multidrug-resistant organisms in long-term care facilities in Italy: a point-prevalence study

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (12) ◽  
pp. 961-967 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Giufrè ◽  
E. Ricchizzi ◽  
M. Accogli ◽  
F. Barbanti ◽  
M. Monaco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Point Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Study ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Point Prevalence Study ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Organisms

Low prevalence of Clostridium difficile colonization in patients in long-term care facilities in Graz, Austria: A point-prevalence study

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (10) ◽  
pp. 1144-1147
Author(s):  
Eva Leitner ◽  
Elisabeth Schreiner ◽  
Maria Neuhold ◽  
Michael Bozic ◽  
Christian Pux ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clostridium Difficile ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Point Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Study ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Point Prevalence Study ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Low Prevalence

Bacterial flora in residents of long-term care facilities: a point prevalence study

2009 ◽  
Vol 71 (4) ◽  
pp. 385-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Kanellakopoulou ◽  
V. Grammelis ◽  
F. Baziaka ◽  
A. Volonaki ◽  
M. Gika ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Bacterial Flora ◽  
Point Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Study ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Point Prevalence Study ◽  
Care Facilities

P17.15 The point prevalence study of MRSA colonization in long-term-care facilities in the elderly acute care population in Krakow, Poland

2010 ◽  
Vol 76 ◽  
pp. S56-S57
Author(s):  
M. Pobiega ◽  
R. Romaniszyn ◽  
J. Wójkowska-Mach ◽  
B. Gryglewska ◽  
T. Grodzicki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Care ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Point Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Study ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Point Prevalence Study ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Mrsa Colonization

scholarly journals Antimicrobial prescribing in long-term care facilities: a nationwide point-prevalence study, Slovenia, 2016

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (46) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dora Stepan ◽  
Lea Ušaj ◽  
Marija Petek Šter ◽  
Marjetka Smolinger Galun ◽  
Hermina Smole ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Antibiotic Use ◽  
Point Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Study ◽  
Resistant Bacteria ◽  
Antibiotic Prescribing ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Point Prevalence Study ◽  
Care Facilities

Residents in long-term care are at high risk of infections because of their old age and many related health problems that lead to frequent antibiotic prescribing. The aim of the study was to assess antibiotic use in Slovenian long-term care facilities (LTCFs). The point-prevalence study was conducted between April and June 2016. Online questionnaires were sent to all Slovenian LTCFs. Eighty (68.4%) of the 117 LTCFs contacted, caring for 13,032 residents (70.6% of all Slovenian LTCF residents), responded to the survey. On the day of the study, the mean antibiotic prevalence per LTCF was 2.4% (95% confidence interval: 1.94–2.66). Most (70.2%) of the residents taking antibiotics were female. Most residents were being treated for respiratory tract (42.7%) or urinary tract (33.3%) infections. Co-amoxiclav and fluoroquinolones were the most frequently prescribed antibiotics (41.0% and 22.3% respectively). Microbiological tests were performed for 5.2% of residents receiving antibiotics. Forty nine (19.8%) residents receiving antibiotics were colonised with multidrug-resistant bacteria (MDR). Antibiotic use in Slovenian LTCFs is not very high, but most prescribed antibiotics are broad-spectrum. Together with low use of microbiological testing and high prevalence of colonisation with MDR bacteria the situation is worrisome and warrants the introduction of antimicrobial stewardship interventions.

scholarly journals Infection control: point prevalence study versus incidence study in Polish long-term care facilities in 2009–2010 in the Małopolska Region

Infection ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Wójkowska-Mach ◽  
B. Gryglewska ◽  
J. Czekaj ◽  
P. Adamski ◽  
T. Grodzicki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infection Control ◽  
Incidence Study ◽  
Long Term Care ◽  
Control Point ◽  
Point Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Study ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Point Prevalence Study ◽  
Care Facilities

scholarly journals Current prevalence of multidrug-resistant organisms in long-term care facilities in the Rhine-Main district, Germany, 2013

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (26) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Hogardt ◽  
P Proba ◽  
D Mischler ◽  
C Cuny ◽  
V A Kempf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Urinary Catheters ◽  
Prevalence Survey ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase ◽  
Current Prevalence ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Organisms

Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) and in particular multidrug-resistant Gram-negative organisms (MRGN) are an increasing problem in hospital care. However, data on the current prevalence of MDRO in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) are rare. To assess carriage rates of MDRO in LTCF residents in the German Rhine-Main region, we performed a point prevalence survey in 2013. Swabs from nose, throat and perineum were analysed for meticillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), perianal swabs were analysed for extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing organisms, MRGN and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE). In 26 LTCFs, 690 residents were enrolled for analysis of MRSA colonisation and 455 for analysis of rectal carriage of ESBL/MRGN and VRE. Prevalences for MRSA, ESBL/MRGN and VRE were 6.5%, 17.8%, and 0.4%, respectively. MRSA carriage was significantly associated with MRSA history, the presence of urinary catheters, percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tubes and previous antibiotic therapy, whereas ESBL/MRGN carriage was exclusively associated with urinary catheters. In conclusion, this study revealed no increase in MRSA prevalence in LTCFs since 2007. In contrast, the rate of ESBL/MRGN carriage in German LTCFs was remarkably high. In nearly all positive residents, MDRO carriage had not been known before, indicating a lack of screening efforts and/or a lack of information on hospital discharge.

scholarly journals Presence of multidrug-resistant organisms in the residents and environments of long-term care facilities in Taiwan

2017 ◽  
Vol 50 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-144 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun-Ming Lee ◽  
Chih-Cheng Lai ◽  
Hsiu-Tzy Chiang ◽  
Min-Chi Lu ◽  
Ling-Fang Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Multidrug Resistant ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
Multidrug Resistant Organisms

Pressure ulcers in long-term care: a point prevalence study in Jordan

2014 ◽  
Vol 23 (Sup6) ◽  
pp. S4-S11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ma'en Aljezawi ◽  
Mohammad Al Qadire ◽  
Ahmad Tubaishat
Keyword(s):  
Long Term Care ◽  
Pressure Ulcers ◽  
Point Prevalence ◽  
Prevalence Study ◽  
Term Care ◽  
Point Prevalence Study
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