Implementation and Perceived Effectiveness of Prospective Audit and Feedback and Preauthorization by US Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs.

ASPs reported differing emphasis on and implementation of PAF and preauthorization. Each strategy entailed contrasting benefits and trade-offs for steward satisfaction and perceived efficacy, suggesting that a hybrid approach could enable ASPs to maximize strengths of each to mitigate drawbacks of the other.