Publications by authors named "Michael S Richardson"
We report on healthcare worker use of a safe zone (outside a 3-foot perimeter around the patient's bed) and personal protective equipment in 2 inpatient spinal cord injury/disorder units. Workers remained within the safe zone during 22% of observations but were less compliant with personal protective equipment inside the zone. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2016;37:714-716.
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- The study aimed to evaluate a nurse-led educational program on preventing Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) among Veterans with spinal cord injuries, focusing on its feasibility and impact on patients' knowledge and behavior.
- Conducted as a randomized controlled trial at two VA centers, participants were divided into a group receiving the intervention and a usual care group, with educational materials provided to the intervention group.
- Results showed improved knowledge in the intervention group, with significant increases in intentions to practice MRSA prevention behaviors, although overall behavior changes were not statistically different between groups; nurse educators rated the intervention highly, indicating it could be effectively implemented in clinical settings.
Background: Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a frequent cause of healthcare-associated infection. Individuals with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) are at high risk of MRSA colonization and infection. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) released guidelines to prevent the spread of MRSA in Veterans with SCI/D; however, available patient educational materials did not address the unique issues for this population.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffects of age and ACL reconstruction on quadriceps gamma loop function.
J Geriatr Phys Ther
September 2006
Background And Purpose: Both aging and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction are associated with strength deficits, which can in turn influence performance of activities of daily living. Thus it is informative to understand mechanisms underlying strength deficits. Age-related declines in strength follow reductions in muscle fiber numbers and size, whereas strength deficits following ACL reconstruction may be caused by the loss of intraligamentous mechanoreceptors.
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