title: Effect of contact precautions for MRSA on patient satisfaction scores.
abstract: Contact precautions may have an adverse effect on a patient's hospital experience and the delivery of care. This case-control study compared patient satisfaction scores between 70 patients isolated for MRSA and 139 non-isolated patients. Based on an adjusted analysis, there was no difference in patient satisfaction between the two groups. Age and educational status were found to affect patient satisfaction.
authors: Division of Infectious Diseases, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA. Electronic address: dlivorsi@iu.edu.
authors: D J
authors: DJ
authors: Livorsi
authors: Department of Biostatistics, Indiana University Fairbanks School of Public Health, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
authors: M G
authors: MG
authors: Kundu
authors: Division of Infectious Diseases, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
authors: B
authors: B
authors: Batteiger
authors: Division of Infectious Diseases, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
authors: A B
authors: AB
authors: Kressel
mesh_terms: D016022:Case-Control Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016015:Logistic Models; D008297:Male; D055624:Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D010356:Patient Isolation; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011446:Prospective Studies; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014481:United States; D016635:Universal Precautions / Q000379:methods*
keywords: Contact precautions; MRSA; Patient satisfaction