Factors associated with loss to follow-up in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy: A retrospective cohort study.
Christina M KaulMatthew HallerJenny YangSadie SolomonMaria R KhanRobert A PittsMichael S PhillipsPublished in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2023)
We assessed factors associated with increased risk to loss of follow-up with infectious diseases staff in OPAT patients. Discharge to subacute healthcare facilities is strongly associated with loss to follow-up. We did not identify sociodemographic disparities. Poor communication between OPAT providers and subacute healthcare facilities remains a serious issue.