Interventions to improve antibiotic prescribing at hospital discharge: A systematic review
Lindsay M. Daniels, David J. Weber
Abstract
A large proportion of antibiotic use associated with hospitalization occurs immediately after discharge, representing an important focus for antimicrobial stewardship programs. This review identified few studies evaluating the effect of interventions aimed at improving discharge antibiotic prescribing. Antimicrobial stewardship to improve postdischarge antibiotic prescribing is an unmet need warranting further study.
Topics & Concepts
Antimicrobial stewardshipPsychological interventionAntibiotic StewardshipMedicineAntibioticsIntensive care medicineStewardship (theology)AntimicrobialHospital dischargeMEDLINEAntibiotic resistanceNursingOrganic chemistryPoliticsPolitical scienceLawChemistryMicrobiologyBiologyAntibiotic Use and ResistancePatient Satisfaction in HealthcareUrinary Tract Infections Management