Optimizing antibiotics in residents of nursing homes: protocol of a randomized trial

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Antibiotics are frequently prescribed for older adults who reside in long-term care facilities. A substantial proportion of antibiotic use in this setting is inappropriate. Antibiotics are often prescribed for asymptomatic bacteriuri...

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Main Authors: Simor Andrew, McGeer Allison, Lohfeld Lynne, Brazil Kevin, Loeb Mark, Stevenson Kurt, Walter Stephen, Zoutman Dick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2002-09-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/2/17