Risk factors for readmission in patients discharged with outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy: a retrospective cohort study

Risk factors for readmission in patients discharged with outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy: a retrospective cohort study

Abstract Background Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) is a practical and effective way of delivering antimicrobial therapy, but may be associated with significant risk for hospital readmission. This study aimed to elucidate risk factors related to 30-day readmissions in patients who...

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Main Authors: Victoria Huang, Jorg J. Ruhe, Polina Lerner, Marianna Fedorenko
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:BMC Pharmacology and Toxicology
Subjects:
OPAT
Risk factors
Readmission
PICC
Midline
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40360-018-0240-3

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