title: The impact of strict isolation on MRSA positive patients: an action-based study undertaken in a rehabilitation center.
abstract: This action based, qualitative research project was undertaken with inpatient participants at a physical medicine rehabilitation center.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The objective of the research was to seek insights from rehabilitation inpatients with Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), to better understand their experience of MRSA and strict isolation.
  
  
  METHODS
  Researchers and patients shared ideas for developing action plans to help improve supportive rehabilitation services for patients with MRSA. Nine patients participated in interviews and four participated in a follow-up focus group. Summarized patient data were disseminated during two interprofessional staff focus groups. Cumulated data were integrated into eight plans of action.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The research resulted in immediate implementation of four action plans and ongoing development of four additional action plans.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The research outcomes have contributed to improved MRSA educational resources and supportive services for patients with MRSA.
authors.affiliation: Nova Scotia Rehabilitation Centre, Halifax, Canada. kristine.webber@cdha.nshealth.ca
authors.forename: Kristine L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Webber
authors.forename: Sherry
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Macpherson
authors.forename: Angela
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Meagher
authors.forename: Susan
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Hutchinson
authors.forename: Blair
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Lewis
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002170:Canada; D006266:Health Education; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D055624:Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus; D020380:Needs Assessment; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010356:Patient Isolation / Q000523:psychology*; D012047:Rehabilitation Centers; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000451:nursing*