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Effect of an isolation-coping programme on patients isolated for colonization or infection with multi-drug-resistant

J B Lee1, J S Choi2

  • 1Gachon University Gil Hospital, Incheon, South Korea.

The Journal of Hospital Infection
|August 20, 2022
PubMed
Abstract

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An isolation-coping program effectively reduced uncertainty, anxiety, and depression in patients with vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) or carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE). The intervention also improved patient knowledge regarding these multi-drug-resistant organisms (MDROs).

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Nursing
  • Psychology

Background:

  • Rising prevalence of vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE) and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) necessitates isolation protocols in healthcare settings.
  • Contact isolation for multi-drug-resistant organisms (MDROs) negatively impacts patient mental health.
  • Limited interventions exist to address the psychological effects of isolation due to MDROs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of an isolation-coping program delivered by infection control nurses.
  • To assess the program's impact on uncertainty, anxiety, depression, and knowledge in patients isolated for VRE or CRE.
  • To mitigate the negative psychological effects associated with MDRO isolation.

Main Methods:

  • A pre-post quasi-experimental design was employed to validate the isolation-coping program.
  • The study involved an experimental group receiving the program and a control group receiving standard guidelines.
  • Outcomes measured included patient uncertainty, anxiety, depression, and knowledge levels.

Main Results:

  • The experimental group (N=56) showed significant reductions in uncertainty, anxiety, and depression compared to the control group (M=55).
  • Patients in the experimental group demonstrated significantly improved knowledge regarding their condition and isolation.
  • Statistical analysis revealed highly significant differences (P<0.001) for all measured outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • The novel isolation-coping program is an effective intervention for patients isolated due to VRE or CRE.
  • The program, delivered by infection control nurses, successfully improved patient mental health and knowledge.
  • This intervention offers a valuable strategy to support patients undergoing isolation for MDROs.
Keywords:
AnxietyDepressionInfection controlPatient isolationUncertainty

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