Systematic review of isolation policies in the hospital management of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: a review of the literature with epidemiological and economic modelling | National Resource for Infection Control (NRIC)

Systematic review of isolation policies in the hospital management of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus: a review of the literature with epidemiological and economic modelling

Best practice, Surveillance data, Systematic review
Abstract: 
The objective of this Health Technical Assessment (HTA) report is to: - 1.  review the evidence for the effectiveness of different isolation policies and screening practices in reducing the incidence of MRSA in hospital in patients. 2. develop transmission models to study the effectivness and cost-effectiveness of isolation policies in controlling MRSA The results of the systematic review which informed this report are discussed and conclusions made on implications for healthcare and research recommendations Summary can be found at http://www.ncchta.org/execsumm/summ739.shtml
Authors: 
Cooper BSStone SPKibbler CCCookson BDRoberts JAMedley GFDuckworth GJLai REbrahim S: Health Technology Assessment Programme
Link:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14636487/
Category: 
Economic analysis
Investigation