Cluster randomized trial of an antibiotic time-out led by a team-based pharmacist.

Trevor C Van SchooneveldMark E RuppR Jenifer CavaleiriElizabeth LydenKiri Rolek

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2020)

Implementation of a pharmacist-led ATO was feasible and well accepted but did not change overall antibiotic use. An ATO may promote increased use of oral antibiotics, but more effective strategies for self-stewardship are needed.

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