Interventions to improve antibiotic prescribing at hospital discharge: A systematic review

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2021 Jan;42(1):96-99. doi: 10.1017/ice.2020.367. Epub 2020 Sep 1.

Abstract

A large proportion of antibiotic use associated with hospitalization occurs immediately after discharge, representing an important focus for antimicrobial stewardship programs. This review identified few studies evaluating the effect of interventions aimed at improving discharge antibiotic prescribing. Antimicrobial stewardship to improve postdischarge antibiotic prescribing is an unmet need warranting further study.

Publication types

  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Aftercare
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship*
  • Hospitals
  • Humans
  • Inappropriate Prescribing / prevention & control
  • Patient Discharge

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents