Improving how hospitals prescribe antibiotics
Official title: Development, Validation and Real-World Application of Comprehensive Metrics to Improve Hospitals' Antibiotic Prescribing
Funded at Iowa City VA Medical Center · NIH-10795671 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on creating better ways for hospitals to prescribe antibiotics, so patients can get the right treatment and stay safe from infections that are hard to treat.
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 start | July 1, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| NIH project number | 5I01HX003595-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10795671 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are hospitalized patients who are prescribed antibiotics and may be affected by antimicrobial resistance.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not hospitalized or do not require antibiotic treatment may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and validating new metrics to enhance antibiotic prescribing practices in hospitals. By addressing the limitations of existing measures, the study aims to create more accurate tools that account for patient differences and the effectiveness of antibiotics used. The goal is to improve antimicrobial stewardship programs, which are essential in combating antimicrobial resistance and ensuring patient safety. Patients may benefit from better-targeted antibiotic treatments and reduced risks associated with inappropriate antibiotic use.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective antibiotic prescribing practices in hospitals, ultimately improving patient outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in improving antibiotic prescribing through enhanced metrics, but this approach aims to refine and validate new methods, making it a novel contribution to the field.
Where this research is happening
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Iowa City VA Medical Center
Iowa City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Livorsi, Daniel — Iowa City VA Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Livorsi, Daniel
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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.