Quality of antibiotic prescribing to children through the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Bethany A WattlesKahir S JawadYana F FeyginJ Drew StahlNavjyot K VidwanMichelle D Stevenson Maiying Kong Michael J Smith

Published in: Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE (2022)

These findings suggest that reductions in antibiotic prescribing have been sustained despite increases in outpatient visits. However, additional studies are warranted to better understand disproportionate rates of antibiotic visits.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
primary care
young adults
adverse drug
emergency department
quality improvement