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Barriers and Enablers in Home-Based Staphylococcus aureus Decolonisation Among Orthopaedic Surgery Patients: A Qualitative Study.

Greta Ghizzardi, Rosario Caruso, Gianfranco Barra, Silvia Belloni, Giulia Marzagalli, Luca Guardamagna, Marco Provenzano, Davide Di Napoli, Mirco Ardondi, Arianna Magon and 1 more

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Greta GhizzardiDirectorate of Nursing and Allied Health Professions, ASST di Lodi, Lodi, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4192-7107
Rosario CarusoHealth Professions Research and Evidence Transfer Unit, IRCCS MultiMedica, Sesto San Giovanni, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7736-6209
Gianfranco BarraLaboratory for Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Surgery (LAROS), Institute of Care "Città di Pavia" Department of Clinical Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
Silvia BelloniDepartment of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5187-2410
Giulia MarzagalliLaboratory for Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Surgery (LAROS), Institute of Care "Città di Pavia" Department of Clinical Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
Luca GuardamagnaLaboratory for Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Surgery (LAROS), Institute of Care "Città di Pavia" Department of Clinical Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0738-9712
Marco ProvenzanoLaboratory for Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Surgery (LAROS), Institute of Care "Città di Pavia" Department of Clinical Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
Davide Di NapoliIstituti Clinici di Pavia e Vigevano S.p.A., Pavia, Italy.
Mirco ArdondiHome Care Service, Central-Northern District, AUSL di Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0007-2901-1087
Arianna MagonDepartment of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0440-6940
Cristina ArrigoniDepartment of Public Health, Experimental and Forensic Medicine, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1168-8627

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Abstract

aimThis study examined the barriers and facilitators influencing patient adherence to home-based Staphylococcus aureus decolonisation protocols in individuals undergoing arthroplasty.

designPhenomenological qualitative study.

methodsEthical approval was granted by the Territorial Ethics Committee Lombardia 6 on June 25, 2024 (Protocol No. 0035970/24). Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analysed using thematic analysis to identify recurring themes, categorised into domains related to patient experiences and perceptions. The study was conducted in a private accredited hospital in Northern Italy. A convenience sampling method was used to recruit patients who tested positive for Staphylococcus aureus during the preoperative phase and underwent arthroplasty between January 2024 and May 2025. Participants were adults, provided informed consent and spoke fluent Italian.

resultsTwenty participants (mean age = 58.3; 60% male; 65% undergoing hip arthroplasty and 35% knee arthroplasty) were interviewed. The analysis identified seven distinct themes, synthesised into three primary domains: psychological barriers, facilitators to adherence and organisational barriers. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: Patients contributed as participants by sharing their experiences of the home-based decolonisation process during individual interviews. Their insights directly informed the identification of barriers and facilitators to adherence.

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Home Care ServicesStaphylococcal InfectionsStaphylococcus aureusAgedFemaleHumansItalyMaleMiddle AgedPatient ComplianceQualitative Research

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