Improved Adherence to C. Difficile Isolation Protocols Through Improved Education Methods

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Bacterial Infection, Clostridium Difficile

In brief

This clinical trial studies how well inter-disciplinary educational methods work in improving adherence to isolation protocols in patients with Clostridium (C.) difficile infections. An inter-disciplinary educational method may help to prevent the spread of infection.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02375477

Run by

Case Comprehensive Cancer Center

People needed

38

Starts

2015-01-27

Expected to finish

2018-01-06

Last updated by the study team

2018-01-31

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patient on the gynecologic oncology service
• Admitted to Seidman 6th floor of the Seidman Cancer Center
• Diarrhea or clinical concern for C. difficile infection

You may not qualify if…

• None
• Medical Staff Criteria:
• Inclusion Criteria:
• Any resident or nurse treating a patient meeting the above criteria
• Exclusion Criteria:
• None

Where it is running

• Case Comprehensive Cancer Center — Cleveland, Ohio, United States

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