title: How to reduce the negative psychological impact of MRSA isolation on patients.
abstract: MRSA is contagious and difficult to treat, and the isolation of infected patients is recommended by the Department of Health. However, isolation can have a negative psychological impact on patients and is controversial. This literature review explores the effects of isolation based on three themes: isolation environment and psychological impact; stigma of MRSA; and nursing care.
authors.affiliation: Surgical Assessment Unit, Royal Shrewsbury Hospital.
authors.forename: Donna
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Jones
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D055624:Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D010356:Patient Isolation / Q000523:psychology*; D018907:Privacy; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000382:microbiology / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D013240:Stereotyping; D006113:United Kingdom