Prospective audit and feedback of Clostridioides difficile PCR at the time of ordering increases appropriateness of testing
Background: Over-testing for Clostridioides difficile infection outside acute diarrheal illness without a clear alternative cause can lead to inappropriate diagnosis and treatment with antibiotic therapy. Preanalytical interventions such as education, order restriction, and electronic order assistan...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Cambridge University Press
2022-07-01
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| Series: | Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology |
| Online Access: | https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2732494X22001097/type/journal_article |