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
Topical Antimicrobial Therapy: Current Status and Challenges.
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DOI: 10.4103/ijmm.ijmm_19_443
Abstract: Topically applied antibacterial agents are widely used. Opinions regarding the clinical efficacy of topical antibiotics are conflicting, and for most indications, alternative oral therapies are available. Topical application has many potential advantages over systemic therapy… read more here.
Keywords: therapy; topical antimicrobial; drug; current status ... See more keywords