Improving Hospital Antibiotic Use
Development, Validation and Real-World Application of Comprehensive Metrics to Improve Hospitals' Antibiotic Prescribing
This project aims to create better ways for hospitals to measure and improve how they prescribe antibiotics, helping to fight antibiotic resistance.
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-11142383 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Antibiotic resistance is a serious health concern, and how hospitals use antibiotics plays a big role in it. While programs exist to guide antibiotic use, there isn't a perfect way to measure if these programs are truly successful. This project will develop new and improved ways for hospitals to track their antibiotic prescribing, taking into account different patient needs and the types of antibiotics used. By creating more accurate measurements, we hope to help hospitals make smarter decisions about antibiotics, ultimately benefiting patient care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Patients who receive antibiotics in hospitals could indirectly benefit from this work, as it aims to improve overall prescribing practices.
Not a fit: Patients not receiving antibiotics or those whose conditions are not related to antibiotic use would not directly benefit from this specific project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to more effective antibiotic use in hospitals, helping to slow down the development of antibiotic resistance and improve patient safety.
How similar studies have performed: While existing metrics like the Standardized Antimicrobial Administration Ratio (SAAR) are in use, this project aims to develop novel metrics that address their known limitations, representing a new approach to measuring antibiotic stewardship 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.