Health-care-associated infections


Autoria(s): Havers, Sally M.; Russo, Philip L.; Mitchell, Brett; Hall, Lisa
Data(s)

01/07/2015

Resumo

In their recent Review, Walter Zingg and colleagues1 presented the findings of a mixed methods systematic review done to describe the most effective elements of infection control programmes. We believe the inclusion of both qualitative and quantitative research in this Article is commendable, particularly because qualitative research contributes important context for clinicians, researchers, and policy makers when designing, implementing, and assessing interventions. However, in view of the large scope covered by the systematic review, and difficulties associated with a mixed methods synthesis approach,2 we would like to seek further information from the authors...

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/91125/

Publicador

Elsevier

Relação

DOI:10.1016/S1473-3099(15)00069-9

Havers, Sally M., Russo, Philip L., Mitchell, Brett, & Hall, Lisa (2015) Health-care-associated infections. Lancet Infectious Diseases, 15(7), pp. 763-764.

Fonte

Faculty of Health; Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation; School of Public Health & Social Work

Palavras-Chave #110309 Infectious Diseases #111000 NURSING #111709 Health Care Administration
Tipo

Journal Article