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Targeted antimicrobial use admission provides an actionable denominator for evaluating inpatient length of therapy

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Our novel antibiotic use denominator, targeted antimicrobial use admission, is defined as an inpatient admission in which a select agent or group of agents is administered. Used in combination with length of therapy, it allows programs to quickly assess agent inpatient durations.

Source: Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology

DOI: 10.1017/ash.2025.10119

Authors: April Dyer, Elizabeth Dodds-Ashley, Angelina Davis, Melissa Johnson, Travis Jones, Rebekah W. Moehring

Language: English

Topic: Antibiotic Use and Resistance

Subfield: Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,719

OpenAlex ID: W4414612497