Microbiology Comment Nudge Improves Pneumonia Prescribing.

Mary A MusgroveRachel M KenneyRonald E KendallMichael PetersRobert TibbettsLinoj SamuelSusan L Davis

Published in: Open forum infectious diseases (2018)

A simple, behavioral nudge in microbiology reporting increased de-escalation and discontinuation of unnecessary broad-spectrum antibiotics. This highlights the importance of clear, persuasive communication of diagnostic testing in improving antibiotic prescribing behaviors.

Keyphrases

adverse drug
primary care
infectious diseases
open label
emergency department
randomized controlled trial
intensive care unit
respiratory failure
drug induced
acute respiratory distress syndrome