Abstract
A study of staff and patient acceptability of MRSA screening was undertaken during the pathfinder study. A mixed methods triangulation design was used to enable merging of qualitative and quantitative data sets, incorporating the following data collection strategies: Post-discharge qualitative telephone interviews with patients (n=10) and a nominated visitor (n=2) Post-discharge paper-based survey of patients (n=51) and a nominated visitor
(n=26) Electronic survey of NHS staff using Survey Monkey (n=216) Structured discussions with NHS staff, using the Nominal Group Technique (six groups involving 34 staff) Postal survey of the wider community (n=352).
(n=26) Electronic survey of NHS staff using Survey Monkey (n=216) Structured discussions with NHS staff, using the Nominal Group Technique (six groups involving 34 staff) Postal survey of the wider community (n=352).
Original language | English |
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Publisher | Health Protection Scotland |
Commissioning body | Scottish Government |
Number of pages | 162 |
Volume | 9781873772348 |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2011 |
Keywords
- MRSA screening
- acceptability
- health service staff
- mixed-method study
- Pathfinder Boards