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Table 2 Change in incidence density of ICU onset infection due to MRSA and ESBL-producing organisms from interrupted time-series with segmented regression analysis during the entire study duration.

From: Sequential introduction of single room isolation and hand hygiene campaign in the control of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in intensive care unit

Period comparison

ICU MRSA infection

ICU onset infection due to ESBL-producing organisms

Phase 2 vs Phase 1

  

   Level change

1.188 (p = 0.252)

3.541 (p = 0.091)

   Trend change

0.161 (p = 0.415)

-0.135 (p = 0.727)

Phase 3 vs Phase 2

  

   Level change

0.290 (p = 0.757)

1.052 (p = 0.570)

   Trend change

0.173 (p = 0.300)

0.547 (p = 0.103)

Post-SARS vs Pre-SARS*

  

   Level change

-3.337 (p < 0.001)

-1.560 (p = 0.413)

   Trend change

-0.658 (p = 0.021)

-0.022 (p = 0.975)

  1. Note. SARS, severe acute respiratory syndrome
  2. * Pre-SARS period is defined as the time between 2002 1Q to 2003 1Q and post-SARS period is defined as the time between 2003 2Q to 2009 2Q