Improving shared decision-making around antimicrobial-prescribing during the end-of-life period: a qualitative study of Veterans, their support caregivers and their providers.
Cassie Cunningham GoedkenErin BalkenendeDaniel J LivorsiKarleen GiannitrapaniMatthew McCaaGosia CloreMichihiko GotoAlexandre R MarraEli N PerencevichPublished in: Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE (2024)
Shared decision-making is a practice that can guide antimicrobial-prescribing decisions during end-of-life care, thus potentially minimizing antimicrobial-related adverse effects. Our findings highlight opportunities for increased shared decision-making around antimicrobial use during end-of-life care. Interventions designed to address the identified barriers to shared decision-making have the potential to improve antimicrobial-prescribing practices at end-of-life.