Implementation of infectious diseases rapid molecular diagnostic tests and antimicrobial stewardship program involvement in acute-care hospitals.

TitleImplementation of infectious diseases rapid molecular diagnostic tests and antimicrobial stewardship program involvement in acute-care hospitals.
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication2021
AuthorsKondo M, Simon MS, Westblade LF, Jenkins SG, N Babady E, Loo AS, Calfee DP
Corporate AuthorsSHEA Research Network
JournalInfect Control Hosp Epidemiol
Volume42
Issue5
Pagination609-611
Date Published2021 05
ISSN1559-6834
KeywordsAnti-Bacterial Agents, Antimicrobial Stewardship, Communicable Diseases, Hospitals, Humans, Molecular Diagnostic Techniques, Pathology, Molecular
Abstract

A survey of acute-care hospitals found that rapid molecular diagnostic tests (RMDTs) have been widely adopted. Although many hospitals use their antimicrobial stewardship team and/or guidelines to help clinicians interpret results and optimize treatment, opportunities to more fully achieve the potential benefits of RMDTs remain.

DOI10.1017/ice.2020.1230
Alternate JournalInfect Control Hosp Epidemiol
PubMed ID33059776
PubMed Central IDPMC8050139
Grant ListP30 CA008748 / CA / NCI NIH HHS / United States
T32 AI007613 / AI / NIAID NIH HHS / United States
UL1 TR002384 / TR / NCATS NIH HHS / United States
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