Implementation and evaluation of a quality and safety tool for ambulatory strongyloidiasis patients at high risk of adverse outcome

Implementation and evaluation of a quality and safety tool for ambulatory strongyloidiasis patients at high risk of adverse outcome

Abstract Background Strongyloidiasis is a common infection in Canadian migrants that can cause life-threatening hyperinfection in immunosuppressed hosts. We designed and implemented a safety tool to guide management of patients with Strongyloides in order to prevent adverse outcomes. Methods: Patien...

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Main Authors: Sabrina H. M. Yeung, Omar Mourad, Michael Klowak, Adrienne J. Showler, Stefanie Klowak, Andrea K. Boggild
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-04-01
Series:Tropical Diseases, Travel Medicine and Vaccines
Subjects:
Quality improvement
Patient safety
Strongyloidiasis
Soil-transmitted helminths
Neglected tropical diseases
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40794-019-0080-1

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