Primary research question | |
Does the implementation of measures in the primary care setting including ambulatory screening and decontamination reduce MRSA and MSSA colonization rates upon hospital admission? | |
Secondary objectives | |
Do primary care measures (patient supervision and support through GP practices pre- and post-surgery) reduce recolonization rates (MRSA) amongst patients who underwent elective surgery? | |
Does a reduction in MSSA colonization upon hospital admission correlate with an improved quality of care measured by a reduction in surgical site infections, length of stay and rehospitalisation? | |
Does the implementation of decontamination measures in the primary care setting lead to a reduction of associated costs for patients undergoing elective surgery? | |
How is the feasibility of the intervention evaluated by participating GP practices? | |
How do patients evaluate the feasibility of the decontamination in the home environment? |