Reducing unnecessary antibiotics after surgery in children’s hospitals
Official title: Dissemination of a Facilitation Strategy to Deimplement Unnecessary Post-Operative Antibiotics at Children's Hospitals
Funded at Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp · NIH-10935624 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help doctors at children's hospitals use fewer antibiotics after surgery, so kids can avoid side effects and stay healthy, by teaching them when antibiotics aren't necessary.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $400,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R18HS030070-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10935624 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are children undergoing low-risk surgical procedures who may not require postoperative antibiotics.
✕Less likely to help
Patients undergoing high-risk surgeries or those with specific medical conditions that necessitate antibiotic use may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to decrease the overuse of antibiotics in children following surgery, which can lead to harmful side effects and antibiotic resistance. The project will implement a virtual workshop for antimicrobial stewardship teams and surgeons at 20 children's hospitals across the U.S. to educate them on when antibiotics are not needed after low-risk surgical procedures. By adapting existing strategies and incorporating feedback from healthcare professionals, the research seeks to improve patient care and outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of antibiotic-related complications and improve overall patient safety in pediatric surgical care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that implementing antimicrobial stewardship programs can effectively reduce unnecessary antibiotic use, indicating a promising approach for this research.
Where this research is happening
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Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Newland, Jason — Research Inst Nationwide Children's Hosp
- Study coordinator: Newland, Jason
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.