Carriage and incidence of colonization with Stapylococcus aureus , which illustrates spread and transmission of this pathogene. Moreover, the role of social networks and the role of the hands in transmission of Stapylococcus aureus will be clear.
Conditions
Interventions
None: The study design is a prospective cohort study (observational study).
Sponsors
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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Healthcare workers within the the nursinghome 2. Mentally capable Nursinghome residents. 3. Informed consent is needed to participate in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Mentally incapable nursing home residents.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| - Incidence of Stapylococcus aureus in the nose and on the hands among health care workers and residents of LTCF (Long Term Care Facilities). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. What is the extent of the spraed of Stapylococcus aureus between residents and health care workers and visa versa? 2. What are hand hygiene practices among health care workers and nursing home residents within the nursing home? 3. What are the social contact networks among and between nursing home residents and health care workers and what is the role in transmission of Stapylococcus aureus. | — |
Contacts
Public ContactElleke Leclercq
GGD Zuid Limburg Afdeling Infectieziektebestrijding
Outcome results
None listed