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A multidisciplinary approach to antimicrobial stewardship: taking advantage of information systems technology

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Antimicrobial resistance has been increasing in hospital and community-acquired pathogens; few new antimicrobials are on the horizon. Stewardship programs (SP) optimize antimicrobial use and have the potential to prolong efficacy of current agents as well as improve quality and cost-effectiveness. However, case review and correlation of diagnoses, antimicrobial dosing, allergies, and microbiologic data, and monitoring outcome are time-consuming and labor intensive.

Source: International Journal of Infectious Diseases

DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2012.05.632

Authors: H. Liu, L. Cushinotto, H. Mutneja, H. Williams

Institutions: Bryn Mawr Hospital, Maulana Azad Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Antibiotic Use and Resistance

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,900