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Marcus Y Chen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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sampling technique is important for optimal isolation of pharyngeal gonorrhoea
Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2013Co-Authors: M Mitchell, Vinay Rane, Christopher K Fairley, David M Whiley, Catriona S Bradshaw, Melanie Bissessor, Marcus Y ChenAbstract:Background Culture is insensitive for the detection of pharyngeal gonorrhoea but isolation is pivotal to antimicrobial resistance surveillance. The aim of this study was to ascertain whether recommendations provided to clinicians (doctors and nurses) on pharyngeal Swabbing technique could improve gonorrhoea detection rates and to determine which aspects of Swabbing technique are important for optimal isolation. Methods This study was undertaken at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, Australia. Detection rates among clinicians for pharyngeal gonorrhoea were compared before (June 2006–May 2009) and after (June 2009–June 2012) recommendations on Swabbing technique were provided. Associations between detection rates and reported Swabbing technique obtained via a clinician questionnaire were examined. Results The overall yield from testing before and after provision of the recommendations among 28 clinicians was 1.6% (134/8586) and 1.8% (264/15 046) respectively (p=0.17). Significantly higher detection rates were seen following the recommendations among clinicians who reported a change in their Swabbing technique in response to the recommendations (2.1% vs 1.5%; p=0.004), Swabbing a larger surface area (2.0% vs 1.5%; p=0.02), applying more Swab Pressure (2.5% vs 1.5%; p Conclusions More thorough Swabbing improves the isolation of pharyngeal gonorrhoea using culture. Clinicians should receive training to ensure Swabbing is performed with sufficient Pressure and that it covers an adequate area that includes the oropharynx.
Catriona S Bradshaw - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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sampling technique is important for optimal isolation of pharyngeal gonorrhoea
Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2013Co-Authors: M Mitchell, Vinay Rane, Christopher K Fairley, David M Whiley, Catriona S Bradshaw, Melanie Bissessor, Marcus Y ChenAbstract:Background Culture is insensitive for the detection of pharyngeal gonorrhoea but isolation is pivotal to antimicrobial resistance surveillance. The aim of this study was to ascertain whether recommendations provided to clinicians (doctors and nurses) on pharyngeal Swabbing technique could improve gonorrhoea detection rates and to determine which aspects of Swabbing technique are important for optimal isolation. Methods This study was undertaken at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, Australia. Detection rates among clinicians for pharyngeal gonorrhoea were compared before (June 2006–May 2009) and after (June 2009–June 2012) recommendations on Swabbing technique were provided. Associations between detection rates and reported Swabbing technique obtained via a clinician questionnaire were examined. Results The overall yield from testing before and after provision of the recommendations among 28 clinicians was 1.6% (134/8586) and 1.8% (264/15 046) respectively (p=0.17). Significantly higher detection rates were seen following the recommendations among clinicians who reported a change in their Swabbing technique in response to the recommendations (2.1% vs 1.5%; p=0.004), Swabbing a larger surface area (2.0% vs 1.5%; p=0.02), applying more Swab Pressure (2.5% vs 1.5%; p Conclusions More thorough Swabbing improves the isolation of pharyngeal gonorrhoea using culture. Clinicians should receive training to ensure Swabbing is performed with sufficient Pressure and that it covers an adequate area that includes the oropharynx.
David M Whiley - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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sampling technique is important for optimal isolation of pharyngeal gonorrhoea
Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2013Co-Authors: M Mitchell, Vinay Rane, Christopher K Fairley, David M Whiley, Catriona S Bradshaw, Melanie Bissessor, Marcus Y ChenAbstract:Background Culture is insensitive for the detection of pharyngeal gonorrhoea but isolation is pivotal to antimicrobial resistance surveillance. The aim of this study was to ascertain whether recommendations provided to clinicians (doctors and nurses) on pharyngeal Swabbing technique could improve gonorrhoea detection rates and to determine which aspects of Swabbing technique are important for optimal isolation. Methods This study was undertaken at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, Australia. Detection rates among clinicians for pharyngeal gonorrhoea were compared before (June 2006–May 2009) and after (June 2009–June 2012) recommendations on Swabbing technique were provided. Associations between detection rates and reported Swabbing technique obtained via a clinician questionnaire were examined. Results The overall yield from testing before and after provision of the recommendations among 28 clinicians was 1.6% (134/8586) and 1.8% (264/15 046) respectively (p=0.17). Significantly higher detection rates were seen following the recommendations among clinicians who reported a change in their Swabbing technique in response to the recommendations (2.1% vs 1.5%; p=0.004), Swabbing a larger surface area (2.0% vs 1.5%; p=0.02), applying more Swab Pressure (2.5% vs 1.5%; p Conclusions More thorough Swabbing improves the isolation of pharyngeal gonorrhoea using culture. Clinicians should receive training to ensure Swabbing is performed with sufficient Pressure and that it covers an adequate area that includes the oropharynx.
M Mitchell - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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sampling technique is important for optimal isolation of pharyngeal gonorrhoea
Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2013Co-Authors: M Mitchell, Vinay Rane, Christopher K Fairley, David M Whiley, Catriona S Bradshaw, Melanie Bissessor, Marcus Y ChenAbstract:Background Culture is insensitive for the detection of pharyngeal gonorrhoea but isolation is pivotal to antimicrobial resistance surveillance. The aim of this study was to ascertain whether recommendations provided to clinicians (doctors and nurses) on pharyngeal Swabbing technique could improve gonorrhoea detection rates and to determine which aspects of Swabbing technique are important for optimal isolation. Methods This study was undertaken at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, Australia. Detection rates among clinicians for pharyngeal gonorrhoea were compared before (June 2006–May 2009) and after (June 2009–June 2012) recommendations on Swabbing technique were provided. Associations between detection rates and reported Swabbing technique obtained via a clinician questionnaire were examined. Results The overall yield from testing before and after provision of the recommendations among 28 clinicians was 1.6% (134/8586) and 1.8% (264/15 046) respectively (p=0.17). Significantly higher detection rates were seen following the recommendations among clinicians who reported a change in their Swabbing technique in response to the recommendations (2.1% vs 1.5%; p=0.004), Swabbing a larger surface area (2.0% vs 1.5%; p=0.02), applying more Swab Pressure (2.5% vs 1.5%; p Conclusions More thorough Swabbing improves the isolation of pharyngeal gonorrhoea using culture. Clinicians should receive training to ensure Swabbing is performed with sufficient Pressure and that it covers an adequate area that includes the oropharynx.
Melanie Bissessor - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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sampling technique is important for optimal isolation of pharyngeal gonorrhoea
Sexually Transmitted Infections, 2013Co-Authors: M Mitchell, Vinay Rane, Christopher K Fairley, David M Whiley, Catriona S Bradshaw, Melanie Bissessor, Marcus Y ChenAbstract:Background Culture is insensitive for the detection of pharyngeal gonorrhoea but isolation is pivotal to antimicrobial resistance surveillance. The aim of this study was to ascertain whether recommendations provided to clinicians (doctors and nurses) on pharyngeal Swabbing technique could improve gonorrhoea detection rates and to determine which aspects of Swabbing technique are important for optimal isolation. Methods This study was undertaken at the Melbourne Sexual Health Centre, Australia. Detection rates among clinicians for pharyngeal gonorrhoea were compared before (June 2006–May 2009) and after (June 2009–June 2012) recommendations on Swabbing technique were provided. Associations between detection rates and reported Swabbing technique obtained via a clinician questionnaire were examined. Results The overall yield from testing before and after provision of the recommendations among 28 clinicians was 1.6% (134/8586) and 1.8% (264/15 046) respectively (p=0.17). Significantly higher detection rates were seen following the recommendations among clinicians who reported a change in their Swabbing technique in response to the recommendations (2.1% vs 1.5%; p=0.004), Swabbing a larger surface area (2.0% vs 1.5%; p=0.02), applying more Swab Pressure (2.5% vs 1.5%; p Conclusions More thorough Swabbing improves the isolation of pharyngeal gonorrhoea using culture. Clinicians should receive training to ensure Swabbing is performed with sufficient Pressure and that it covers an adequate area that includes the oropharynx.
