An evaluation of interventions to improve outcomes for hospitalized patients in isolation: A systematic review.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2021.09.002
Abstract: BACKGROUND Isolation is effective in preventing transmission of infectious disease. However, it has been shown to have negative effects including increased anxiety and poor physical outcomes. OBJECTIVES To summarize the effects of interventions to improve… read more here.
Keywords: systematic review; interventions improve; outcomes hospitalized; improve outcomes ... See more keywords
We should allow family presence for hospitalized patients in isolation for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2022.95
Abstract: To the Editor — In our field, we rapidly implement preventative measures during outbreaks or epidemics. However, we may keep such measures longer than needed once the epidemiologic situa-tion has changed. Among the many reasons… read more here.
Keywords: hospitalized patients; presence hospitalized; isolation coronavirus; coronavirus disease ... See more keywords
Measuring perception of mental well-being in patients under isolation precautions: a prospective comparative study
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2020-044639
Abstract: Objectives Isolation precautions (IP) are applied to prevent transmission of pathogens in healthcare settings. Potential negative health outcomes experienced by patients have been previously described but results remain conflicting. We aimed at evaluating the psychological… read more here.
Keywords: isolated patients; non isolated; study; measuring perception ... See more keywords
Fear of an unprecedented, invisible enemy: Difficulties experienced in establishing criteria for the release of COVID-19 patients from isolation in a Japanese University Hospital
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266853
Abstract: Introduction The novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has emerged as a global pandemic, and the United States and European authorities established criteria for the release of COVID-19 patients from isolation in October 2020. However, a… read more here.
Keywords: covid patients; criteria release; release covid; patients isolation ... See more keywords