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Guideline Implementation to Decrease Inappropriate Bacteriuria Treatment
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Audit-Feedback for Infection Due to Indwelling Urinary Catheter and Asymptomatic Bacteriuria. Completed, enrolled 1,598 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Overtreatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ABU) is a quality, safety, and cost issue, particularly as unnecessary antibiotics lead to emergence of resistant pathogens. The investigators' proposal to bring clinical practice in line with published guidelines has significant potential to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use for ABU in the VA healthcare system, thus improving the quality and safety of veterans' healthcare. The investigators' study will also provide important insights about how to implement and sustain evidence-based clinical practice within VA hospitals.
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Applied as a post-prescription antimicrobial review based on established guidelines.