Evaluation of an antimicrobial stewardship approach to minimize overuse of antibiotics in patients with asymptomatic bacteriuria.
An antimicrobial stewardship educational initiative provided to physicians and pharmacists was evaluated at an academic medical center to minimize inappropriate treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB). A significant decrease in empirical antimicrobial use for ASB was observed after education. Multifaceted educational initiatives can reduce inappropriate antimicrobial treatment of ASB.
Department of Pharmacy, UF Health Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida.
Denise
D
Kelley
Patrick
P
Aaronson
Elaine
E
Poon
Yvette S
YS
McCarter
Ben
B
Bato
Christopher A
CA
Jankowski
D000046:Academic Medical Centers / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D058070:Asymptomatic Diseases; D001437:Bacteriuria / Q000188:drug therapy*; D017723:Drug Utilization Review; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D057970:Inappropriate Prescribing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015397:Program Evaluation; D055815:Young Adult
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents