Topical antimicrobial prescribing patterns in residents of Australian aged-care facilities: use of a national point prevalence survey to identify opportunities for quality improvement.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2021.03.019
Abstract: BACKGROUND Australian residential aged care facilities (RACFs) are encouraged to participate in an annual Aged Care National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey. This data source was analysed to describe patterns of topical antimicrobial prescribing and thereby provide… read more here.
Keywords: aged care; antimicrobial prescribing; survey; topical antimicrobial ... See more keywords
Snapshot of antimicrobial stewardship programs in the hospitals of Pakistan: findings and implications
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DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2019.e02159
Abstract: Objective We are unaware of the extent of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) among hospitals in Pakistan, which is a concern given the population size, high use of antibiotics across sectors and increasing antimicrobial resistance (AMR)… read more here.
Keywords: hospitals pakistan; snapshot antimicrobial; stewardship programs; antimicrobial stewardship ... See more keywords
Impacts of Hurricane Matthew Exposure on Infections and Antimicrobial Prescribing in North Carolina Veterans
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DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2023.9
Abstract: Abstract The impact of hurricane-related flooding on infectious diseases in the US is not well understood. Using geocoded electronic health records for 62,762 veterans living in North Carolina counties impacted by Hurricane Matthew coupled with… read more here.
Keywords: carolina veterans; hurricane matthew; north carolina; exposure ... See more keywords
Evaluating the impact of incorporating clinical practice guidelines for the management of infectious diseases into an electronic application (e-app).
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2022.286
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To improve dissemination and accessibility of guidelines to healthcare providers at our institution, guidance for infectious syndromes was incorporated into an electronic application (e-app). The objective of this study was to compare empiric antimicrobial… read more here.
Keywords: antimicrobial prescribing; implementation app; empiric antimicrobial; application app ... See more keywords
Skin and soft tissue infections and current antimicrobial prescribing practices in Australian aged care residents
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DOI: 10.1017/s0950268819000128
Abstract: Abstract To determine the burden of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTI), the nature of antimicrobial prescribing and factors contributing to inappropriate prescribing for SSTIs in Australian aged care facilities, SSTI and antimicrobial prescribing data… read more here.
Keywords: antimicrobial prescribing; aged care; prescribing; soft tissue ... See more keywords
Prevention of antimicrobial prescribing among infants following maternal vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2112410119
Abstract: Significance Strategies to reduce consumption of antimicrobial drugs are needed to contain the growing burden of antimicrobial resistance. Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a prominent cause of upper and lower respiratory tract infections, as a… read more here.
Keywords: prescribing among; syncytial virus; among infants; respiratory syncytial ... See more keywords
Antimicrobial stewardship: an evaluation of structure and process and their association with antimicrobial prescribing in NHS hospitals in England
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DOI: 10.1093/jac/dky538
Abstract: BACKGROUND Rigorous antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASPs) are an essential strategy against antimicrobial resistance. OBJECTIVES To evaluate and score ASPs in acute English NHS hospitals and determine association of ASP scores with antimicrobial prescribing. METHODS ASP… read more here.
Keywords: nhs hospitals; association; process; structure process ... See more keywords
Digital interventions for antimicrobial prescribing and monitoring: a qualitative meta-synthesis of factors influencing user acceptance
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DOI: 10.1093/jamia/ocac125
Abstract: Abstract Objective To understand and synthesize factors influencing user acceptance of digital interventions used for antimicrobial prescribing and monitoring in hospitals. Materials and Methods A meta-synthesis was conducted to identify qualitative studies that explored user… read more here.
Keywords: acceptance; prescribing monitoring; digital interventions; interventions antimicrobial ... See more keywords
120. Antimicrobial Prescribing Guidance and Communication Among Health Care Professionals in Five Guatemalan Hospitals
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofab466.322
Abstract: Abstract Background Communication among health care professionals during antimicrobial prescribing is critical to ensure appropriate use. This is of concern in Guatemala where physicians seldom consider guidance from other professionals during antimicrobial prescribing activities. Methods… read more here.
Keywords: health care; guidance; antimicrobial prescribing; communication ... See more keywords
The cost effectiveness of the SIMPle intervention to improve antimicrobial prescribing for urinary tract infection in primary care
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DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdw102
Abstract: Background Antimicrobial resistance is a major public health issue. This study examines the cost effectiveness of the SIMPle (Supporting the Improvement and Management of Prescribing for Urinary Tract Infections (UTI)) intervention to improve antimicrobial prescribing… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; simple intervention; effectiveness simple; cost effectiveness ... See more keywords
A standardized methodology for the surveillance of antimicrobial prescribing linked to clinical indications in primary care
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DOI: 10.1093/pubmed/fdx114
Abstract: Background A key component of strategies to reduce antimicrobial resistance is better antimicrobial prescribing. The majority of antibiotics are prescribed in primary care. While many existing surveillance systems can monitor trends in the quantities of… read more here.
Keywords: primary care; methodology; antimicrobial prescribing; standardized methodology ... See more keywords