What is the current state of patient education after Clostridioides difficile infection?

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2020 Nov;41(11):1338-1340. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.287. Epub 2020 Aug 10.

Abstract

In a survey of hospitals and of patients with Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI), we found that most facilities had educational materials or protocols for education of CDI patients. However, approximately half of CDI patients did not recall receiving education during their admission, and knowledge deficits regarding CDI prevention were common.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Clostridioides
  • Clostridioides difficile*
  • Clostridium Infections*
  • Hospitals
  • Humans
  • Patient Education as Topic*