Dalbavancin for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy of skin and soft tissue infections in a returning traveller
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DOI: 10.1007/s00508-017-1243-6
Abstract: SummarySkin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) are among the most common health problems in travellers returning from tropical and subtropical countries. Importantly, the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus, the most common pathogen for purulent SSTIs, with… read more here.
Keywords: tissue infections; soft tissue; outpatient parenteral; treatment ... See more keywords
The impact of an infectious disease expert team on outpatient parenteral antimicrobial treatment in the Netherlands
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DOI: 10.1007/s11096-018-0751-4
Abstract: Background There is increasing interest in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial treatment. Objective To evaluate the added value of consultation of an infectious diseases expert team (consisting of two internist-infectious diseases specialists and a microbiologist) for advice… read more here.
Keywords: outpatient parenteral; parenteral antimicrobial; expert team; treatment ... See more keywords
Outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy in a suburban tertiary referral centre in Australia over 10 years
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DOI: 10.1007/s15010-018-1126-4
Abstract: PurposeOutpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) is a widely accepted and safe therapeutic option for carefully selected patients. This study reviewed the practice of an OPAT service in a large Australian tertiary teaching hospital in Western… read more here.
Keywords: outpatient parenteral; antibiotic therapy; therapy suburban; therapy ... See more keywords
Incidence and risk factors for healthcare utilisation among patients discharged on outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy
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DOI: 10.1017/s0950268818000456
Abstract: Abstract Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) programmes facilitate hospital discharge, but patients remain at risk of complications and consequent healthcare utilisation (HCU). Here we elucidated the incidence of and risk factors associated with HCU in… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; risk; outpatient parenteral; parenteral antimicrobial ... See more keywords
Impact of Antimicrobial Stewardship for Pediatric Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy
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DOI: 10.1093/jpids/pix038
Abstract: We developed an outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) stewardship program in a freestanding children's hospital to improve the appropriateness of OPAT prescribing. Introduction of the program enabled expert review of nearly 90% of the patients… read more here.
Keywords: outpatient parenteral; antibiotic therapy; impact antimicrobial; stewardship ... See more keywords
Perspectives of Patients on Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy: Experiences and Adherence
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa205
Abstract: Abstract Background Nonadherence to medication is a burden to the US health care system and is associated with poor clinical outcomes. Data on outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) treatment plan adherence are lacking. The purpose… read more here.
Keywords: perspectives patients; outpatient parenteral; parenteral antimicrobial; antimicrobial therapy ... See more keywords
A Quality Initiative to Improve Postdischarge Care for Patients on Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofac199
Abstract: Abstract Background Patients discharged from the hospital on outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) require close monitoring, including weekly blood tests and an early posthospital follow-up visit. However, because patients often receive OPAT in a separate… read more here.
Keywords: improve postdischarge; postdischarge care; care; parenteral antimicrobial ... See more keywords
Risk Factors Associated With Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy Program Failure Among Intravenous Drug Users
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx102
Abstract: Abstract Sixty-one percent of intravenous drug users (IVDUs) who received outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) failed treatment. Hospital readmission and adverse drug reactions occurred in 25%. By multivariate analysis, time since last IVDU was associated… read more here.
Keywords: outpatient parenteral; drug users; antibiotic therapy; drug ... See more keywords
Risk Factors for Readmission in Patients with Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx163.793
Abstract: Abstract Background Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) is a practical and effective way of delivering antimicrobial therapy, but may be associated with significant risk for hospital readmission. This study aimed to elucidate risk factors related… read more here.
Keywords: outpatient parenteral; parenteral antimicrobial; readmission; risk factors ... See more keywords
Comparing Injecting Drug Users with Others Receiving Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofx183
Abstract: To the Editor—We read with interest the article by Buehrle et al. outlining their experience with injecting drug users (IDUs) on an outpatient parenteral intravenous (IV) therapy (OPAT) program and believe that it adds much… read more here.
Keywords: idus; outpatient parenteral; drug users; idu ... See more keywords
Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy for leishmaniasis: 13 years’ experience at a large UK infectious diseases centre
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DOI: 10.1093/trstmh/trac128
Abstract: Abstract Background Leishmaniasis is a neglected tropical disease that is imported by travellers returning to the UK. Given the prolonged therapy required, outpatient treatment has been proven to be cost-effective and safe. Methods We describe… read more here.
Keywords: infectious diseases; therapy; parenteral antimicrobial; leishmaniasis ... See more keywords