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What is the current state of patient education after

Authors :
Christina M, DeBenedictus
Michelle T, Hecker
Patricia D, Zuccaro
Jacob P, John
Curtis J, Donskey
Payal K, Patel
Source :
Infection control and hospital epidemiology. 41(11)
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

In a survey of hospitals and of patients with Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI), we found that most facilities had educational materials or protocols for education of CDI patients. However, approximately half of CDI patients did not recall receiving education during their admission, and knowledge deficits regarding CDI prevention were common.

Details

ISSN :
15596834
Volume :
41
Issue :
11
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Infection control and hospital epidemiology
Accession number :
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