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Brief title
Health condition
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.
Sponsors and support
Intervention
Outcome measures
Primary outcome
- Incidence of Stapylococcus aureus in the nose and on the hands among health care workers and residents of LTCF (Long Term Care Facilities).
Secondary outcome
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.
Background summary
The study aim is to investigate the spread of Staphylococcus aureus in
a Long Term Care facility. This study will reveal carriage and incidence
of colonization with Staphylococcus aureus among Health care workers and
Nursing Home Residents, which illustrates spread and transmission of
this pathogen. Moreover, the role of social networks and the role of the
hands in transmission of Staphylococcus aureus will be clearer.
Analyzing the amount and intensity of social contacts among nursing home
residents and health care workers, the incidence of Staphylococcus
Aureus and observing hand hygiene practices will yield results that
contribute to the generation of novel prevention strategies.
Study design
The study design is a prospective cohort study (observational study).
Study design
The first measurement is in week 40
The second measurement is in week 41
The third measurement is in week 46
Intervention
None: The study design is a prospective cohort study (observational study).
Afdeling Infectieziektebestrijding
Elleke Leclercq
Geleenbeeklaan 2
[default] 6166 GR
The Netherlands
elleke.leclercq@ggdzl.nl
Afdeling Infectieziektebestrijding
Elleke Leclercq
Geleenbeeklaan 2
[default] 6166 GR
The Netherlands
elleke.leclercq@ggdzl.nl
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
1. Mentally incapable nursing home residents.
Design
Recruitment
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In other registers
| Register | ID |
|---|---|
| NTR-new | NL1392 |
| NTR-old | NTR1452 |
| Other | MEC AzM : 07-4-012 |
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN wordt niet meer aangevraagd |