Background
Multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) are common in health care-associated infection
(HAI). The aim of this study was to examine patient's willingness to learn about MDROs
and HAIs and their preferred ways of education about MDRO HAIs.
Methods
Interviewer-administered questionnaire at a tertiary care academic medical center.
We recruited a sample of 100 adult patients who had HAI and were placed in contact
precautions.
Results
Ninety-six percent of patients had heard of MDROs. Ninety-eight percent of patients
thought that their involvement in learning about MDROs was very important or important.
Most of the patients thought that receiving information about MDROs would probably
or definitely help them to make choices that would improve their health care. Patients
expressed interest in more than 1 form of educational material: 70% chose written
material, 57% verbal information, 53% an informational video, and 50% Internet-based
material. Patients with a higher level of education were more likely to prefer written
material. Patients emphasized simple language and incorporation of actual patient
stories.
Conclusion
Hospitalized patients with MDROs in our study believed that involvement on their part
was important. Individuals' level of education affected their preference regarding
choice of educational material, but most patients prefered receiving written or verbal
information. Patient preferences must be incorporated into education to increase engagement
for prevention of MDROs and HAIs.
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Publication History
Published online: July 19, 2013
Footnotes
The contents of this article do not represent the views of the Department of Veterans Affairs or the United States Government.
Conflicts of interest: None to report.
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