Use of ward closure to control outbreaks among hospitalized patients in acute care settings: a systematic review

Conclusions With no published controlled studies identified, ward closure for control of outbreaks remains an intervention that is not evidence based and healthcare personnel will need to continue to balance the competing risks associated with its use, taking into consideration the nature of the outbreak, the type of pathogen and its virulence, mode of transmission, and the setting in which it occurs. Our review has identified a major research gap in this area.
Source: Systematic Reviews - Category: Global & Universal Source Type: research