Clinical evaluation of single-swab sampling for rapid COVID-19 detection in outbreak settings in Dutch nursing homes.
Kelly C PaapAnouk Mariette van LoonFleur M KoeneLaura W van BuulSuzanne JurriaansMartin SmalbruggeMenno D de JongCees M P M HertoghPublished in: European geriatric medicine (2021)
The advantages and disadvantages need to be considered before implementation of the SSM can be recommended in the NH setting. For the vulnerable NH residents, it is important to find the right balance between effective testing policy and the burden this imposes.