Hospital patient experiences of contact isolation for antimicrobial resistant organisms in relation to health care–associated infections: A systematic review and narrative synthesis of the evidence

•Infection prevention and control is essential in clinical settings.•Health care–associated infections and antimicrobial resistance are a growing concern.•The contemporary context of isolation for infection prevention control is evolving.•Patient’s experience of contact isolation might be influenced by several factors.•Health care professionals must consider individual circumstances in delivery care.