Perceptions of Dutch nurses carrying methicillin-resistant
Carriage
Colonization
Experiences
Healthcare workers
Impact
Interviews
MRSA
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Netherlands
Nurses
Journal
BMC nursing
ISSN: 1472-6955
Titre abrégé: BMC Nurs
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101088683
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
2020
2020
Historique:
received:
05
02
2020
accepted:
01
06
2020
entrez:
16
6
2020
pubmed:
17
6
2020
medline:
17
6
2020
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Carriers of methicillin-resistant A qualitative study was conducted among eighteen nurses who experienced MRSA carriage and were working in healthcare organizations in the Netherlands (e.g. hospitals, nursing homes and home care). Semi-structured interviews were conducted using an interview guide. The interviews were audio tape recorded, transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis. MRSA carriage has an impact on the life of nurses during four distinct phases: becoming aware of carrying MRSA, processing information and guidance, experiencing consequences of carriage and, when applicable, a life after eradication of MRSA. Each phase was found to be associated with negative consequences. The impact of MRSA carriage on the daily life of nurses is mostly influenced by the experience of consequences of MRSA carriage - including a ban to work with patients, eradication treatment with antibiotics, and social isolation from others - despite the asymptomatic nature of MRSA carriage itself. In addition, lack of information and guidance increased the impact of carriage. This study shows nurses experience various consequences of MRSA carriage, despite the asymptomatic nature of carriage. The work ban, eradication treatment and social isolation influenced the nurses' work-related future, personal health and social environment. The impact of carriage may be reduced by clear information and guidance, and support from others. Therefore, sufficient information and guidance needs to be given to MRSA carriers by healthcare organizations.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Carriers of methicillin-resistant
METHODS
METHODS
A qualitative study was conducted among eighteen nurses who experienced MRSA carriage and were working in healthcare organizations in the Netherlands (e.g. hospitals, nursing homes and home care). Semi-structured interviews were conducted using an interview guide. The interviews were audio tape recorded, transcribed and analyzed using thematic analysis.
RESULTS
RESULTS
MRSA carriage has an impact on the life of nurses during four distinct phases: becoming aware of carrying MRSA, processing information and guidance, experiencing consequences of carriage and, when applicable, a life after eradication of MRSA. Each phase was found to be associated with negative consequences. The impact of MRSA carriage on the daily life of nurses is mostly influenced by the experience of consequences of MRSA carriage - including a ban to work with patients, eradication treatment with antibiotics, and social isolation from others - despite the asymptomatic nature of MRSA carriage itself. In addition, lack of information and guidance increased the impact of carriage.
CONCLUSIONS
CONCLUSIONS
This study shows nurses experience various consequences of MRSA carriage, despite the asymptomatic nature of carriage. The work ban, eradication treatment and social isolation influenced the nurses' work-related future, personal health and social environment. The impact of carriage may be reduced by clear information and guidance, and support from others. Therefore, sufficient information and guidance needs to be given to MRSA carriers by healthcare organizations.
Identifiants
pubmed: 32536812
doi: 10.1186/s12912-020-00441-x
pii: 441
pmc: PMC7288426
doi:
Types de publication
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Pagination
50Informations de copyright
© The Author(s) 2020.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
Competing interestsThe authors declare that they have no competing interests.
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