An electronic trigger tool to optimise intravenous to oral antibiotic switch: a controlled, interrupted time series study

An electronic trigger tool to optimise intravenous to oral antibiotic switch: a controlled, interrupted time series study

Abstract Background Timely switch from intravenous (iv) antibiotics to oral therapy is a key component of antimicrobial stewardship programs in order to improve patient safety, promote early discharge and reduce costs. We have introduced a time-efficient and easily implementable intervention that re...

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Main Authors: Marvin A. H. Berrevoets, Johannes (Hans) L. W. Pot, Anne E. Houterman, Anton (Ton) S. M. Dofferhoff, Marrigje H. Nabuurs-Franssen, Hanneke W. H. A. Fleuren, Bart-Jan Kullberg, Jeroen A. Schouten, Tom Sprong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-08-01
Series:Antimicrobial Resistance and Infection Control
Subjects:
Decision support system
Antimicrobial stewardship
Iv-oral switch
Quality of care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13756-017-0239-3

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