Exploring the feasibility of targeted chronic hepatitis B screening in the emergency department: A pilot study

Catherine Brock; Yuan Yi; Timothy Papaluca; Benjamin Lucas; Peter W. Angus; David Taylor; Christopher Leung

doi:10.1111/1742-6723.13118

Exploring the feasibility of targeted chronic hepatitis B screening in the emergency department: A pilot study

Catherine Brock, Yuan Yi, Timothy Papaluca, Benjamin Lucas, Peter W. Angus, David Taylor, Christopher Leung

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Objective: To explore the feasibility of an ED chronic hepatitis B (CHB) screening programme. Methods: Adult patients born in intermediate-high CHB prevalent regions completed a pre-screening questionnaire and were offered CHB testing. ED staff were surveyed to gauge potential barriers to the programme. Results: Eighty patients demonstrated limited knowledge of hepatitis B virus transmission and perceived many barriers to screening. Among 65 tested for CHB, no new cases were detected but 36 (55.4%, 95% CI 42.6–67.5) were susceptible to infection. Staff supported the programme but reported potential barriers. Conclusion: Targeted ED CHB screening is feasible but effectiveness and cost-effectiveness need further exploration.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	864-866
Number of pages	3
Journal	EMA - Emergency Medicine Australasia
Volume	30
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/1742-6723.13118
State	Published - Dec 2018
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

chronic hepatitis B
emergency department
hepatitis B virus
public health
targeted screening

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Emergency Medicine

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