The use of telehealth-supported stewardship activities in acute-care and long-term care settings: An implementation effectiveness trial.

Daniel J Livorsi Stacey M Hockett Sherlock Cassie Cunningham GoedkenSandra PrattDavid A GoodmanKim C ClarkeHyunkeun ChoHeather Schacht ReisingerEli N Perencevich

Published in: Infection control and hospital epidemiology (2023)

The implementation of our telehealth program was associated with reductions in antibiotic use in the LTC units but not in the smaller acute-care units. Overall, providers perceived the intervention as acceptable. Wider implementation of telehealth-supported stewardship activities may achieve reductions in antibiotic use.

Keyphrases

acute care
quality improvement
long term care
primary care
healthcare
randomized controlled trial
clinical trial
systematic review
mental health
study protocol
depressive symptoms
social support
physical activity
phase iii
phase ii
open label