Publications by authors named "Emina Omeragic"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to evaluate the practicality of collecting nasal and rectal swabs from patients in a general practice in Rotterdam to detect antibiotic-resistant microorganisms, particularly in a low socioeconomic area with a large immigrant community.
- Data was collected between May and December 2017, involving 234 patients, of which 164 (70%) provided rectal swabs. Recruitment was slow (around 10% of invited patients per day), with GPs finding the workload demanding and inconsistent.
- Participants found the rectal swab process burdensome, preferring assistance, and monetary incentives helped improve participation. The findings highlight challenges in gathering data on antibiotic resistance in asymptomatic patients, aiming to improve future studies.
