Improving antibiotic prescribing when patients leave the hospital
Leveraging inpatient antimicrobial stewardship infrastructure to improve antimicrobial-prescribing at hospital discharge
This study is looking at how to improve the way doctors prescribe antibiotics when patients leave the hospital, making sure they only get the right medicine when they really need it, to help keep everyone safe and healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Iowa City VA Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Iowa City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10910999 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the way antibiotics are prescribed to patients at the time of their hospital discharge. It aims to identify and address the factors that lead to unnecessary or inappropriate antibiotic use after patients leave the hospital, which can contribute to serious health issues like infections and drug resistance. By leveraging existing antimicrobial stewardship programs, the research seeks to develop better metrics and interventions to ensure patients receive the right antibiotics only when needed. This approach is crucial for minimizing potential harm and improving overall patient safety.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients who are prescribed antibiotics during their hospital stay and are at risk of receiving unnecessary prescriptions upon discharge.
Not a fit: Patients who do not receive antibiotics during their hospital stay or those with conditions that do not require antibiotic treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of infections and adverse drug events related to unnecessary antibiotic use after hospital discharge.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that antimicrobial stewardship programs can effectively reduce unnecessary antibiotic use in hospitals, suggesting that this approach has the potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Iowa City, United States
- Iowa City VA Medical Center — Iowa City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Livorsi, Daniel — Iowa City VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Livorsi, Daniel
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.