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Current infection control practices used in Australian and New Zealand cystic fibrosis centers.

Rebecca Elizabeth StockwellMichelle ELizabeth WoodEmma L BallardVanessa MooreClaire Elizabeth WainwrightScott Cameron Bell
Published in: BMC pulmonary medicine (2020)
Overall, Australian and NZ CF centers have adopted many recommendations from the IP&C. Although, the application of contact precautions was inconsistent and had overall a low level of adoption in CF centers. In ~ 25% of centers, mixed waiting areas occurred in the ambulatory care. Given the variability of responses, additional work is required to achieve greater consistency between centers.
Keyphrases
  • cystic fibrosis
  • healthcare
  • pseudomonas aeruginosa
  • primary care
  • blood pressure
  • palliative care
  • chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  • electronic health record
  • chronic pain
  • pain management