Knowledge and attitudes of visitors to patients in contact isolation.
In this study, conducted at a tertiary care center, we surveyed visitors to patients in contact isolation to assess their knowledge and attitudes about contact isolation. Although response rates were low, we found that visitors had an overall positive perception and understanding of contact isolation. We think this is likely attributable to the communication and education provided by health care providers to the visitors.
Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV.
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Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV. Electronic address: rkhakoo@hsc.wvu.edu.
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D003625:Data Collection; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010356:Patient Isolation; D062606:Tertiary Care Centers; D014789:Visitors to Patients / Q000523:psychology*
Isolation; Visitor perception