title: Transformation of antimicrobial stewardship programs through technology and informatics.
abstract: The successful integration of technology in antimicrobial stewardship programs has made it possible for clinicians to function more efficiently. With government endorsement of electronic health records (EHRs), EHRs and clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) are being used as decision support tools to aid clinicians in efforts to improve antibiotic use. Likewise, medical applications (apps) have provided educational tools easily accessible to clinicians through their mobile devices. In this article, the impact that informatics and technology have had on promoting antibiotic stewardship is described, focusing on EHRs and CDSSs, apps, electronic resources, and social media.
authors.affiliation: Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Department of Medical Affairs, 55 Hayden Avenue, Lexington, MA 02421, USA. Electronic address: ravina.kullar@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Ravina
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kullar
authors.affiliation: Infectious Diseases, Department of Pharmacy, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 410 West 10th Avenue, Room 368, Doan Hall, Columbus, OH 43210, USA.
authors.forename: Debra A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Goff
mesh_terms: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy; D020000:Decision Support Systems, Clinical; D004352:Drug Resistance, Microbial; D004363:Drug Utilization / Q000592:standards; D057286:Electronic Health Records; D006801:Humans; D057970:Inappropriate Prescribing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D020407:Internet; D008491:Medical Informatics Applications
chemical_list: D000890:Anti-Infective Agents
keywords: Antimicrobial stewardship; Electronic health records; Informatics; Medical applications; Technology