Precaution or barrier? Reconsidering contact and isolation measures in palliative care: a systematic scoping review
A case-by-case approach is needed to balance infection control with patient dignity and quality of life. Consistent terminology and more robust, mixed-methods research are essential to inform evidence-based protocols in diverse settings.
Authors
- Henry He (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4803-6195)
- Shannon Bunn
- Brittany Rance
Institutions
- University of British Columbia (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
- Published
- 2025-01-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1017/ash.2025.10096
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.40