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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedKline SE, Neaton JD, Lynfield R
Randomized controlled trial of a self-administered five-day antiseptic bundle versus usual disinfectant soap showers for preoperative eradication of Staphylococcus aureus colonization.
The objective of this study was to determine the efficacy in eradicating Staphylococcus aureus (SA) carriage of a 5-day preoperative decolonization bundle compared to 2 disinfectant soap showers, with both regimens self-administered at home. The investigators concluded that an outpatient preoperative antiseptic decolonization bundle aimed at 4 body sites was significantly more effective in eradicating SA than the usual disinfectant showers (ie, the control).
AHRQ-funded; HS022912.
Citation: Kline SE, Neaton JD, Lynfield R .
Randomized controlled trial of a self-administered five-day antiseptic bundle versus usual disinfectant soap showers for preoperative eradication of Staphylococcus aureus colonization.
Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2018 Sep;39(9):1049-57. doi: 10.1017/ice.2018.151..
Keywords: Antimicrobial Stewardship, Infectious Diseases, Patient Self-Management, Prevention, Surgery, Patient Safety
Balbale SN, Trivedi I, O'Dwyer LC
Strategies to identify and reduce opioid misuse among patients with gastrointestinal disorders: a systematic scoping review.
In this study, the investigators conducted a systematic scoping review to describe published scientific literature on strategies to identify and reduce opioid misuse among patients with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and disorders. They concluded that prescription drug monitoring and self-management interventions may be promising strategies to identify and reduce opioid misuse in GI care. They suggest that rigorous, empirical research is needed to evaluate the longer-term impact of these strategies.
AHRQ-funded; HS000084.
Citation: Balbale SN, Trivedi I, O'Dwyer LC .
Strategies to identify and reduce opioid misuse among patients with gastrointestinal disorders: a systematic scoping review.
Dig Dis Sci 2017 Oct;62(10):2668-85. doi: 10.1007/s10620-017-4705-9..
Keywords: Behavioral Health, Chronic Conditions, Digestive Disease and Health, Medication, Medication: Safety, Opioids, Patient Self-Management, Prevention, Substance Abuse