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Published on: February 1, 2018
Experiences and consequences of living with extended-spectrum β-lactamase-producing bacteria: A qualitative study
Susanne Wiklund1, Åke Örtqvist2, Anita Berlin3
1Department of Infection Control and Hospital Hygiene, Stockholm County Council, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Karolinska Institutet, Solna, Stockholm, Sweden.
Background:
The number of people who become carriers of antibiotic-resistant extended-spectrum β-lactamase (ESBL)-producing bacteria is steadily increasing. A carrier of ESBL can potentially be stressful for individuals, affecting their daily lives.
Methods:
The purpose of this study was to increase the understanding of experiences and consequences of being an ESBL carrier. A modified version of the grounded theory was used to analyze 16 open interviews.
Results:
The analysis resulted in the core category "to handle the new life situation." The results showed a lack of information being passed by attending doctors to study participants about ESBL and the consequences for their daily lives. This insufficient information initially caused fear and anxiety, leading to participants instead searching for information themselves using the Internet. Armed with this information, they developed strategies to continue with their lives as before. As patients they experienced staff that were respectful, showed no stigmatization toward ESBL carriership, and used correct hygiene routines.
Conclusions:
When the information from the attending doctor about ESBL carriers is insufficient, patients often use the Internet to obtain additional information. With the use of this information, patients develop strategies to cope with their lives.
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