Best practices, implementation and challenges of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy: results of a worldwide survey among healthcare providers

Background: Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) is considered a patient-friendly and cost-effective practice. Patients in the OPAT service can be at risk for developing adverse events. Due to extensive variations in practice, guidelines have been developed to minimize the risks. Objec...

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Main Authors: Moska Hassanzai, Fadime Adanç, Birgit C P Koch, Nelianne J Verkaik, Jakob van Oldenrijk, Jorg L de Bruin, Brenda C M de Winter, Hein A W van Onzenoort
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2023-12-01
Series:Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/20499361231214901