1
|
Roger PM, Keïta-Perse O, Mainardi JL. Diagnostic uncertainty in infectious diseases: Advocacy for a nosological framework. Infect Dis Now 2023; 53:104751. [PMID: 37422197 DOI: 10.1016/j.idnow.2023.104751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Revised: 06/22/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 07/10/2023]
Abstract
Diagnostic uncertainty (DU) is frequent in infectious diseases (ID), being recorded in 10% to over 50% of patients. Herein, we show that in several fields of clinical practice, high rates of DU are constant over time. DUs are not taken into account in guidelines, as therapeutic propositions are based on an established diagnosis. Moreover, while other guidelines underline the need for rapid broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy for patients with sepsis, many clinical conditions mimic sepsis and lead to unnecessary antibiotic therapy. Considering DU, many studies have been carried out to look for relevant biomarkers of infections, which also attest to non-infectious diseases mimicking infections. Therefore, diagnosis is often primarily a hypothesis, and empirical antibiotic therapy should be reassessed when microbiological data are available. However, other than for urinary tract infections or unexpected primary bacteremia, the high frequency of sterile microbiological samples implies that DU remains central in follow-up, which does not facilitate clinical management or antibiotic optimization. The main way to resolve the therapeutic challenge of DU could be to precisely describe the latter through a consensual definition that would facilitate consideration of DU and its mandatory therapeutic implications. A consensual definition of DU would also clarify responsibility and accountability for physicians in the antimicrobial approval process and l provide an opportunity to instruct their students in this large field of medical practices and to productively conduct relevant research.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Pierre-Marie Roger
- Infectiologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Guadeloupe, France; Faculté de Médecine, Université des Antilles, France.
| | - Olivia Keïta-Perse
- Epidémiologie et Hygiène Hospitalière, Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace, 98000, Monaco
| | - Jean-Luc Mainardi
- Service de Microbiologie, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, AP-HP Centre, 75015 Paris, France; Université Paris Cité, Paris, France
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Kim D, Kim S, Lee KH, Han SH. Use of antimicrobial agents in actively dying inpatients after suspension of life-sustaining treatments: Suggestion for antimicrobial stewardship. JOURNAL OF MICROBIOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY, AND INFECTION = WEI MIAN YU GAN RAN ZA ZHI 2022; 55:651-661. [PMID: 35365408 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmii.2022.03.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Revised: 02/11/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The role of antimicrobial treatment in end-of-life care has been controversial, whether antibiotics have beneficial effects on comfort and prolonged survival or long-term harmful effects on increasing antimicrobial resistance. We assessed the use of antimicrobial agents and factors associated with de-escalation in inpatients who suspended life-sustaining treatments (SLST) and immediately died. METHODS We included 1296 (74.7%) inpatients who died within 7 days after SLST out of 1734 patients who consented to SLST on their own or family's initiative following a decision by two physicians, observing the "Life-sustaining Treatment Decision Act" between January 2020 and December 2020 at two teaching hospitals. De-escalation was defined as changing to narrower spectrum anti-bacterial drugs or stopping ≥ one antibiotic of combined treatment. RESULTS 90.6% of total patients received anti-bacterial agents, particularly a combination treatment in 60.1% and use of ≥ three drugs in 18.2% of them. Antifungal and antiviral drugs were administered to 12.6% and 3.3% of the patients on SLST, respectively. Antibacterial and antifungal agents were withdrawn in only 8.3% and 1.3% of the patients after SLST, respectively. Anti-bacterial de-escalation was performed in 17.0% of patients, but 43.6% of them received more or broad-spectrum antibiotics after SLST. In multivariate regression, longer hospital stays before SLST, initiation of SLST in the intensive care unit, and cardiovascular diseases were independently associated with anti-bacterial de-escalation after SLST. CONCLUSIONS The intervention for substantial antibiotic use in patients on SLST should be carefully considered as antimicrobial stewardship after decision by the will of the patient and proxy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Dayeong Kim
- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Subin Kim
- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Kyoung Hwa Lee
- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
| | - Sang Hoon Han
- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Hasegawa S, Tagashira Y, Murakami S, Urayama Y, Takamatsu A, Nakajima Y, Honda H. Antimicrobial Time-Out for Vancomycin by Infectious Disease Physicians Versus Clinical Pharmacists: A Before-After Crossover Trial. Open Forum Infect Dis 2021; 8:ofab125. [PMID: 34189155 PMCID: PMC8232390 DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofab125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Background The present study assessed the impact of time-out on vancomycin use and compared the strategy's efficacy when led by pharmacists versus infectious disease (ID) physicians at a tertiary care center. Methods Time-out, consisting of a telephone call to inpatient providers and documentation of vancomycin use >72 hours, was performed by ID physicians and clinical pharmacists in the Departments of Medicine and Surgery/Critical Care. Patients in the Department of Medicine were assigned to the clinical pharmacist-led arm, and patients in the Department of Surgery/Critical Care were assigned to the ID physician-led arm in the initial, 6-month phase and were switched in the second, 6-month phase. The primary outcome was the change in weekly days of therapy (DOT) per 1000 patient-days (PD), and vancomycin use was compared using interrupted time-series analysis. Results Of 587 patients receiving vancomycin, 132 participated, with 79 and 53 enrolled in the first and second phases, respectively. Overall, vancomycin use decreased, although the difference was statistically nonsignificant (change in slope, -0.25 weekly DOT per 1000 PD; 95% confidence interval [CI], -0.68 to 0.18; P = .24). The weekly vancomycin DOT per 1000 PD remained unchanged during phase 1 but decreased significantly in phase 2 (change in slope, -0.49; 95% CI, -0.84 to -0.14; P = .007). Antimicrobial use decreased significantly in the surgery/critical care patients in the pharmacist-led arm (change in slope, -0.77; 95% CI, -1.33 to -0.22; P = .007). Conclusions Vancomycin time-out was moderately effective, and clinical pharmacist-led time-out with surgery/critical care patients substantially reduced vancomycin use.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Shinya Hasegawa
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Infection Control Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Medical Center, Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan
| | - Yasuaki Tagashira
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Infection Control Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Medical Center, Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Microbiology, Juntendo University Graduate School of Medicine, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan
| | - Shutaro Murakami
- Department of Infection Control Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Medical Center, Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Pharmacy, Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Medical Center, Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan
| | - Yasunori Urayama
- Department of Pharmacy, Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Medical Center, Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan
| | - Akane Takamatsu
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Infection Control Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Medical Center, Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan
| | - Yuki Nakajima
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan
| | - Hitoshi Honda
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan.,Department of Infection Control Tokyo Metropolitan Tama Medical Center, Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan
| |
Collapse
|
4
|
MacBrayne CE, Williams MC, Levek C, Child J, Pearce K, Birkholz M, Todd JK, Hurst AL, Parker SK. Sustainability of Handshake Stewardship: Extending a Hand Is Effective Years Later. Clin Infect Dis 2021; 70:2325-2332. [PMID: 31584641 DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciz650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 55] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2019] [Accepted: 07/11/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Children's Hospital Colorado created a unique method of antimicrobial stewardship, called handshake stewardship, that effectively decreased hospital anti-infective use and costs in its pilot year (2013). Handshake stewardship is distinguished by: (1) the lack of prior authorization; (2) a review of all prescribed anti-infectives; (3) a shared review by the physician and the pharmacist; and (4) a daily, rounding-based, in-person approach to supporting providers. We sought to reevaluate the outcomes of the program after 5 years of experience, totaling 8 years of data. METHODS We retrospectively measured anti-infective (antibiotic, antiviral, antifungal) use hospital-wide by unit and by drug for an 8-year period spanning October 2010 to October 2018. Aggregated monthly use was measured in days of therapy per thousand patient days (DOT/1000 PD). The percentage of children admitted ever receiving an anti-infective was also measured, as well as severity-adjusted mortality, readmissions, and lengths of stay. RESULTS Hospital-wide mean anti-infective use significantly decreased, from 891 (95% confidence interval [CI] 859-923) in the pre-implementation phase to 655 (95% CI 637-694) DOT/1000 PD in post-implementation Year 5; in a segmented regression time series analysis, this was a rate of -2.6 DOT/1000 PD (95% CI -4.8 to -0.4). This is largely attributable to decreased antibacterial use, from 704 (95% CI 686-722) to 544 (95% CI 525 -562) DOT/1000 PD. The percentage of children ever receiving an anti-infective during admission likewise declined, from 65% to 52% (95% CI 49-54). There were no detrimental effects on severity adjusted mortality, readmissions, or lengths of stay. CONCLUSIONS The handshake method is an effective and sustainable approach to stewardship.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Christine E MacBrayne
- Department of Pharmacy Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
| | - Manon C Williams
- Department of Pediatrics, Section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
| | - Claire Levek
- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health Research Biostatistical Core, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
| | - Jason Child
- Department of Pharmacy Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
| | - Kelly Pearce
- Department of Infection Prevention and Control, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
| | - Meghan Birkholz
- Department of Pediatrics, Section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
| | - James K Todd
- Department of Pediatrics, Section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Department of Infection Prevention and Control, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
| | - Amanda L Hurst
- Department of Pharmacy Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado, Aurora, Colorado, USA
| | - Sarah K Parker
- Department of Pediatrics, Section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Department of Infection Prevention and Control, Children's Hospital Colorado, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado, USA
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Olans RD, Hausman NB, Olans RN. Nurses and Antimicrobial Stewardship: Past, Present, and Future. Infect Dis Clin North Am 2020; 34:67-82. [PMID: 32008696 DOI: 10.1016/j.idc.2019.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
Abstract
Successful antimicrobial stewardship programs must be a truly collaborative multidisciplinary team effort. Nurses have critical contributions and are recognized more in publications about antimicrobial stewardship. Examination of patient care workflow patterns indicates the central role of nurses in the application of stewardship concepts in patient care. Education about antimicrobial resistance and antimicrobial stewardship is important not only for nurses and other health care providers but also for the general public. Analysis of the health care workforce population shows the importance of integrating this largest segment of health care providers in the routine daily care of patients into all stewardship efforts.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rita Drummond Olans
- MGH Institute of Health Professions - School of Nursing, 36 First Avenue, Boston, MA 02129, USA.
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
6
|
Thabit AK, Shea KM, Guzman OE, Garey KW. Antibiotic utilization within 18 community hospitals in the United States: A 5-year analysis. Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf 2020; 30:403-408. [PMID: 33094502 DOI: 10.1002/pds.5156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/23/2020] [Revised: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 10/18/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Antibiotic overuse is associated with antibiotic resistance. We evaluated antibiotic utilization defined by days of therapy/1000 patient days (DOT/1000 PD) in various community hospitals across the United States. METHODS Community hospitals within the Cardinal Health Drug Cost Opportunity Analytics database were evaluated for the availability of DOT/1000 PD data between 2012 to 2016 for overall and specific antibiotic use and the following classes: narrow-spectrum β-lactams (ampicillin, nafcillin, oxacillin, cefazolin, and cephalexin), non-carbapenem antipseudomonal β-lactams (piperacillin/tazobactam, ceftazidime, and cefepime), carbapenems, anti-methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus agents (vancomycin, linezolid, daptomycin, and tigecycline), and fluoroquinolones. Antibiotic utilization and change in utilization during the study period was calculated using linear regression (β coefficient). RESULTS Eighteen hospitals had antibiotic utilization data available. Hospitals were primarily urban (72%) with an average of 209 total beds and 22 intensive care unit beds. Mean number of pharmacists in these hospitals was nine with a mean pharmacist: bed ratio of 0.05. While all hospitals had antimicrobial stewardship programs established during the study period, only 78% and 22% had infectious diseases (ID) physician and ID pharmacist on staff, respectively. A decrease in antipseudomonal β-lactams (excluding carbapenems) and fluoroquinolones was observed (β coefficients = -1.2 and -2.6, respectively), all other antibiotic classes had increased utilization. CONCLUSION Overall antibiotic utilization increased over 5 years. The increase in narrow-spectrum β-lactams utilization along with the reduction in the use of antipseudomonal β-lactams and fluoroquinolones indicate appropriate antimicrobial stewardship. Institutional antibiotic utilization should be evaluated for appropriateness to limit the overuse of broad-spectrum antibiotics in an effort to reduce resistance development.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Abrar K Thabit
- Pharmacy Practice Department, Faculty of Pharmacy, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.,Cardinal Health, Houston, Texas, USA.,University of Houston College of Pharmacy, Houston, Texas, USA
| | | | | | - Kevin W Garey
- University of Houston College of Pharmacy, Houston, Texas, USA
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Resman F. Antimicrobial stewardship programs; a two-part narrative review of step-wise design and issues of controversy Part I: step-wise design of an antimicrobial stewardship program. Ther Adv Infect Dis 2020; 7:2049936120933187. [PMID: 32612826 PMCID: PMC7307277 DOI: 10.1177/2049936120933187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Accepted: 05/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
Abstract
Regardless of one's opinion of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs), it is hardly possible to work in hospital care and not be exposed to the term or its practical effects. Despite the term being relatively new, the number of publications in the field is vast, including several excellent reviews of general and specific aspects. Work in antimicrobial stewardship is complex, and includes not only aspects of infectious disease and microbiology, but also of epidemiology, genetics, behavioural psychology, systems science, economics and ethics, to name a few. This review aims to take several of these aspects and the scientific evidence of antimicrobial stewardship studies and merge them into two questions: How should we design ASPs based on what we know today? And which are the most essential unanswered questions regarding antimicrobial stewardship on a broader scale? This narrative review is written in two separate parts aiming to provide answers to the two questions. This first part is written as a step-wise approach to designing a stewardship intervention based on the pillars of unmet need, feasibility, scientific evidence and necessary core elements. It is written mainly as a guide to someone new to the field. It is sorted into five distinct steps: (a) focusing on designing aims; (b) assessing performance and local barriers to rational antimicrobial use; (c) deciding on intervention technique; (d) practical, tailored design including core element inclusion; and (e) evaluation and sustainability. The second part, published separately, formulates ten critical questions on controversies in the field of antimicrobial stewardship. It is aimed at clinicians and researchers with stewardship experience and strives to promote discussion, not to provide answers.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fredrik Resman
- Department of Translational Medicine, Clinical
Infection Medicine, Lund University, Rut Lundskogs Gata 3, Plan 6, Malmö, 20502,
Sweden
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Hopman NEM, Portengen L, Hulscher MEJL, Heederik DJJ, Verheij TJM, Wagenaar JA, Prins JM, Bosje T, Schipper L, van Geijlswijk IM, Broens EM. Implementation and evaluation of an antimicrobial stewardship programme in companion animal clinics: A stepped-wedge design intervention study. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0225124. [PMID: 31738811 PMCID: PMC6860428 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0225124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Accepted: 10/29/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND To curb increasing resistance rates, responsible antimicrobial use (AMU) is needed, both in human and veterinary medicine. In human healthcare, antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASPs) have been implemented worldwide to improve appropriate AMU. No ASPs have been developed for and implemented in companion animal clinics yet. OBJECTIVES The objective of the present study was to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of an ASP in 44 Dutch companion animal clinics. The objectives of the ASP were to increase awareness on AMU, to decrease total AMU whenever possible and to shift AMU towards 1st choice antimicrobials, according to Dutch guidelines on veterinary AMU. METHODS The study was designed as a prospective, stepped-wedge, intervention study, which was performed from March 2016 until March 2018. The multifaceted intervention was developed using previous qualitative and quantitative research on current prescribing behaviour in Dutch companion animal clinics. The number of Defined Daily Doses for Animal (DDDAs) per clinic (total, 1st, 2nd and 3rd choice AMU) was used to quantify systemic AMU. Monthly AMU data were described using a mixed effect time series model with auto-regression. The effect of the ASP was modelled using a step function and a change in the (linear) time trend. RESULTS A statistically significant decrease of 15% (7%-22%) in total AMU, 15% (5%-24%) in 1st choice AMU and 26% (17%-34%) in 2nd choice AMU was attributed to participation in the ASP, on top of the already ongoing time trends. Use of 3rd choice AMs did not significantly decrease by participation in the ASP. The change in total AMU became more prominent over time, with a 16% (4%-26%) decrease in (linear) time trend per year. CONCLUSIONS This study shows that, although AMU in Dutch companion animal clinics was already decreasing and changing, AMU could be further optimised by participation in an antimicrobial stewardship programme.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Nonke E. M. Hopman
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - Lützen Portengen
- Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - Marlies E. J. L. Hulscher
- Scientific Center for Quality of Healthcare (IQ healthcare), Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
| | - Dick J. J. Heederik
- Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - T. J. M. Verheij
- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary care, University Medical Center, Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - Jaap A. Wagenaar
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Wageningen Bioveterinary Research, Lelystad, the Netherlands
| | - Jan M. Prins
- Department of Internal Medicine, Amsterdam University Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
| | - Tjerk Bosje
- Medical Center for Animals, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
| | - Louska Schipper
- Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - Ingeborg M. van Geijlswijk
- Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
- Pharmacy Department, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
| | - Els M. Broens
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Utrecht University, Utrecht, the Netherlands
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
|
10
|
Vickers RJ, Bassetti M, Clancy CJ, Garey KW, Greenberg DE, Nguyen MH, Roblin D, Tillotson GS, Wilcox MH. Combating resistance while maintaining innovation: the future of antimicrobial stewardship. Future Microbiol 2019; 14:1331-1341. [PMID: 31526186 DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2019-0227] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Antimicrobial resistance represents a significant global health threat. However, a commercial model that does not offer a return on investment resulting in a lack of investment in antibiotic R&D, means that the current pipeline of antibiotics lacks sufficient innovation to meet this challenge. Those responsible for defining, promoting and monitoring the rationale use of antibiotics (the antimicrobial stewardship programme) are key to addressing current shortcomings. In this personal perspective, we discuss the future role stewardship can play in stimulating innovation, a need to move away from a pharmacy budget dominated view of antibiotic use, and the impact of the ever-increasing sophistication and interdisciplinary nature of antimicrobial control programs. Changes are needed to optimize clinical outcomes for patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Matteo Bassetti
- Infectious Diseases Clinic, Department of Health Sciences, University of Genoa, Genoa & Hospital Policlinico San Martino, Genoa, Italy
| | - Cornelius J Clancy
- University of Pittsburgh, Division of Infectious Diseases, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
| | - Kevin W Garey
- Department of Pharmacy Practice & Translational Research, University of Houston College of Pharmacy, Houston, TX, USA
| | - David E Greenberg
- Department of Internal Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA
| | - Minh-Hong Nguyen
- University of Pittsburgh, Division of Infectious Diseases, Pittsburgh, PA, USA
| | | | | | - Mark H Wilcox
- Department of Microbiology, Leeds Teaching Hospitals & University of Leeds, Leeds, UK
| |
Collapse
|
11
|
Katzman M, Kim J, Lesher MD, Hale CM, McSherry GD, Loser MF, Ward MA, Glasser FD. Customizing an Electronic Medical Record to Automate the Workflow and Tracking of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program. Open Forum Infect Dis 2019; 6:5543288. [PMID: 31375823 PMCID: PMC6736129 DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofz352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Documenting the actions and effects of an antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) is essential for quality improvement and support by hospital leadership. Thus, our ASP tallies the number of charts reviewed, types of recommendations, how and to whom they were communicated, whether they were followed, and any effects on antimicrobial days of therapy. Here we describe how we customized the electronic medical record at our institution to facilitate our workflow and data analysis, while highlighting principles that should be adaptable to other ASPs. Methods The documentation system involves the creation of a novel and intuitive ASP form in each chart reviewed and 2 mutually exclusive tracking systems: 1 for active forms to facilitate the daily ASP workflow and 1 for finalized forms to generate cumulative reports. The ASP form is created by the ASP pharmacist, edited by the ASP physician, reopened by the pharmacist to assess whether the recommendation was followed and to quantify any antimicrobial days avoided or added, then reviewed and finalized by the ASP physician. Active forms are visible on a real-time “MPage,” whereas all finalized forms are compiled nightly into 65 informative tables and associated graphs. Results and Conclusions This system and its underlying principles have automated much of the documentation, facilitated follow-up of interventions, improved the completeness and validity of recorded data and analysis, enabled our ASP to expand its activities, and been associated with decreased antimicrobial usage, drug resistance, and Clostridioides difficile infections.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Michael Katzman
- Dept. of Medicine and Dept. of Microbiology and Immunology, Penn State College of Medicine, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, U.S
| | - Jihye Kim
- Dept. of Pharmacy, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, U.S
| | - Mark D Lesher
- Dept. of Pharmacy, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, U.S
| | - Cory M Hale
- Dept. of Pharmacy, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania, U.S
| | - George D McSherry
- Dept. of Pediatrics, Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State Health Children's Hospital, Hershey, Pennsylvania, U.S
| | - Matthew F Loser
- Information Services, Penn State Health, Hershey, Pennsylvania, U.S
| | - Michael A Ward
- Information Services, Penn State Health, Hershey, Pennsylvania, U.S
| | - Frendy D Glasser
- Center for Quality Innovation, Penn State Health, Hershey, Pennsylvania, U.S
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Nguyen HQ, Tunney MM, Hughes CM. Interventions to Improve Antimicrobial Stewardship for Older People in Care Homes: A Systematic Review. Drugs Aging 2019; 36:355-369. [PMID: 30675682 DOI: 10.1007/s40266-019-00637-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Inappropriate antimicrobial prescribing has been reported in care homes. This may result in serious drug-related adverse events, Clostridium difficile colonization, and the development of antimicrobial resistance among care home residents. Interventions to improve antibiotic prescribing in nursing homes have been reported through clinical trials, but whether antifungal and antiviral prescribing and residential homes have been considered, or how outcomes were measured and reported in such interventions, remains unclear. OBJECTIVES Our aims were to evaluate the effect of interventions to improve antimicrobial stewardship in care homes and to report the outcomes used in these trials. METHODS We searched 11 electronic databases and five trial registries for studies published until 30 November 2018. Inclusion criteria for the review were randomized controlled trials, targeting care home residents and healthcare professionals, providing interventions to improve antimicrobial prescribing compared with usual care or other interventions. The Cochrane tools for assessing risk of bias were used for quality assessment. A narrative approach was taken because of heterogeneity across the studies. RESULTS Five studies met the inclusion criteria. The studies varied in terms of types of infection, key targets, delivery of interventions, and reported outcomes. In total, 27 outcomes were reported across the studies, with seven not prespecified in the methods. The interventions had little impact on adherence to guidelines and prevalence of antimicrobial prescribing; they appeared to decrease total antimicrobial consumption but were unlikely to have affected overall hospital admissions and mortality. The overall quality of evidence was low because the risk of bias was high across the studies. CONCLUSION The interventions had limited effect on improving antimicrobial prescribing but did not appear to cause harm to care home residents. The low quality of evidence and heterogeneity in outcome measurement suggest the need for future well-designed studies and the development of a core outcome set to best evaluate the effectiveness of antimicrobial stewardship in care homes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Hoa Q Nguyen
- School of Pharmacy, Medical Biology Centre, Queen's University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7BL, Northern Ireland, UK
| | - Michael M Tunney
- School of Pharmacy, Medical Biology Centre, Queen's University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7BL, Northern Ireland, UK
| | - Carmel M Hughes
- School of Pharmacy, Medical Biology Centre, Queen's University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 7BL, Northern Ireland, UK.
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Abubakar U, Syed Sulaiman SA, Adesiyun AG. Impact of pharmacist-led antibiotic stewardship interventions on compliance with surgical antibiotic prophylaxis in obstetric and gynecologic surgeries in Nigeria. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0213395. [PMID: 30845240 PMCID: PMC6405127 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0213395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2018] [Accepted: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Inappropriate and excessive use of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis are associated with the emergence of antibiotic resistance. Antibiotic prophylaxis malpractices are common in obstetrics and gynecology settings and antibiotic stewardship is used to correct such malpractice. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the impact of antibiotic stewardship interventions on compliance with surgical antibiotic prophylaxis practice in obstetrics and gynecology surgeries. METHOD A prospective pre- and post-intervention study was conducted in two tertiary hospitals between May and December 2016. The duration of the each period was 3 months. Antibiotic stewardship interventions including development of a protocol, educational meeting and audit and feedback were implemented. Data were collected using the patient records and analyzed with SPSS version 23. RESULTS A total of 226 and 238 surgical procedures were included in the pre- and post-intervention periods respectively. Age, length of stay and estimated blood loss were similar between the two groups. However, specialty and surgical procedures varied significantly. There was a significant increase in compliance with timing (from 14.2% to 43.3%) and duration (from 0% to 21.8%) of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis after the interventions. The interventions significantly reduced the prescription of third generation cephalosporin (-8.6%), redundant antibiotic (-19.1%), antibiotic utilization (-3.8 DDD/procedure) and cost of antibiotic prophylaxis (-$4.2/procedure). There was no significant difference in the rate of surgical site infection between the two periods. Post-intervention group (OR: 5.60; 95% CI: 3.31-9.47), elective surgery (OR: 4.62; 95% CI: 2.51-8.47) and hospital attended (OR: 9.89; 95% CI: 5.66-17.26) were significant predictors of compliance with timing while elective surgery (OR: 12.49; 95% CI: 2.85-54.71) and compliance with timing (OR: 58.55; 95% CI: 12.66-270.75) were significantly associated with compliance to duration of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis. CONCLUSION The interventions improve compliance with surgical antibiotic prophylaxis and reduce antibiotic utilization and cost. However, there is opportunity for further improvement, particularly in non-elective surgical procedures.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Usman Abubakar
- Pharmacy Department, Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida Specialist Hospital, Minna, Nigeria
| | - Syed Azhar Syed Sulaiman
- Department of clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia
| | - Adebiyi Gbadebo Adesiyun
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria, Nigeria
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Li M, Wang X, Wang J, Tan R, Sun J, Li L, Huang J, Wu J, Gu Q, Zhao Y, Liu J, Qu H. Infection-prevention and control interventions to reduce colonisation and infection of intensive care unit-acquired carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae: a 4-year quasi-experimental before-and-after study. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2019; 8:8. [PMID: 30651974 PMCID: PMC6329090 DOI: 10.1186/s13756-018-0453-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2018] [Accepted: 12/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
Objective To determine whether infection-prevention and control (IPC) interventions can reduce the colonisation and infection of intensive care unit (ICU)-acquired carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) in a general ICU ward in China. Methods We used a quasi-experimental before-and-after study design. The study was conducted in 4 stages: baseline period, January 2013-June 2013; IPC interventions period including de-escalation and targeted bundle interventions, July 2013-June 2014; modified IPC interventions period, July 2014-June 2015; and follow-up period, July 2015-June 2016. We used modified de-escalation interventions according to patient-risk assessments to prevent the transmission of CRKP. Results A total of 629 patients were enrolled in study. The incidence of ICU-acquired CRKP colonisation/infection was 10.08 (4.43-16.43) per 1000 ICU patient-days during the baseline period, and significantly decreased early during the IPC interventions, but the colonisation/infections reappeared in April 2014. During the modified IPC intervention and follow-up periods, the incidence of ICU-acquired CRKP colonisations/infections reduced to 5.62 (0.69-6.34) and 2.84 (2.80-2.89), respectively, with ongoing admission of cases with previously acquired CRKP. The incidence of ICU-acquired CRKP catheter-related bloodstream infections decreased from 2.54 during the baseline period to 0.41 during the follow-up period. The incidence of ventilator-associated pneumonia and skin and soft tissue infections showed a downward trend from 2.84 to 0.41 and from 3.4 to 0.47, respectively, with slight fluctuations. Conclusions Comprehensive IPC interventions including de-escalation and targeted bundle interventions showed a significant reduction in ICU-acquired CRKP colonisations/infections, despite ongoing admission of patients colonised/infected with CRKP.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Meiling Li
- 1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.197 Ruijin ER Road, Shanghai, 200025 China
| | - Xiaoli Wang
- 1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.197 Ruijin ER Road, Shanghai, 200025 China
| | - Jiahui Wang
- 1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.197 Ruijin ER Road, Shanghai, 200025 China
| | - Ruoming Tan
- 1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.197 Ruijin ER Road, Shanghai, 200025 China
| | - Jingyong Sun
- 2Department of Clinical Microbiology, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.197 Ruijin ER Road, Shanghai, 200025 China
| | - Lei Li
- 1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.197 Ruijin ER Road, Shanghai, 200025 China
| | - Jie Huang
- 1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.197 Ruijin ER Road, Shanghai, 200025 China
| | - Jun Wu
- 1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.197 Ruijin ER Road, Shanghai, 200025 China
| | - Qiuying Gu
- 1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.197 Ruijin ER Road, Shanghai, 200025 China
| | - Yujin Zhao
- 1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.197 Ruijin ER Road, Shanghai, 200025 China
| | - Jialin Liu
- 1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.197 Ruijin ER Road, Shanghai, 200025 China
| | - Hongping Qu
- 1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, No.197 Ruijin ER Road, Shanghai, 200025 China
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
De Bus L, Gadeyne B, Steen J, Boelens J, Claeys G, Benoit D, De Waele J, Decruyenaere J, Depuydt P. A complete and multifaceted overview of antibiotic use and infection diagnosis in the intensive care unit: results from a prospective four-year registration. CRITICAL CARE : THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CRITICAL CARE FORUM 2018; 22:241. [PMID: 30268142 PMCID: PMC6162888 DOI: 10.1186/s13054-018-2178-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Accepted: 09/05/2018] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Preparing an antibiotic stewardship program requires detailed information on overall antibiotic use, prescription indication and ecology. However, longitudinal data of this kind are scarce. Computerization of the patient chart has offered the potential to collect complete data of high resolution. To gain insight in our global antibiotic use, we aimed to explore antibiotic prescription in our intensive care unit (ICU) from various angles over a prolonged time period. METHODS We studied all adult patients admitted to Ghent University Hospital ICU from 1 January 2013 until 31 December 2016. Antibiotic prescription data were prospectively merged with diagnostic (suspected focus, severity and probability of infection at the time of prescription, or prophylaxis) and microbiology data by ICU physicians during daily workflow through dedicated software. Definite focus of infection and probability of infection (classified as high/moderate/low) were reassessed by dedicated ICU physicians at patient discharge. RESULTS During the study period, 8763 patients were admitted and overall antibiotic consumption amounted to 1232 days of therapy (DOT)/1000 patient days. Antibacterial DOT (84% of total DOT) were linked with infection in 80%; the predominant foci were the respiratory tract (49%) and the abdomen (19%). A microbial cause was identified in 56% (3169/5686). Moderate/low probability infections accounted for 42% of antibacterial DOT prescribed for respiratory tract infections; for abdominal infections, this figure was 15%. The median treatment duration of moderate/low probability respiratory infections was 4 days (IQR 3-7). Antifungal DOT (16% of total DOT) were linked with infection in 47% of total antifungal DOT. Antifungal prophylaxis was primarily administered in the surgical ICU (76%), with a median duration of 4 DOT (IQR 2-9). CONCLUSIONS By prospectively combining antibiotic, microbiology and clinical data we were able to construct a longitudinal, multifaceted dataset on antibiotic use and infection diagnosis. A complete overview of this kind may allow the identification of antibiotic prescription patterns that require future antibiotic stewardship attention.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Liesbet De Bus
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, C. Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.
| | - Bram Gadeyne
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, C. Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
| | - Johan Steen
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, C. Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
| | - Jerina Boelens
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, C. Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
| | - Geert Claeys
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, C. Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
| | - Dominique Benoit
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, C. Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
| | - Jan De Waele
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, C. Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
| | - Johan Decruyenaere
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, C. Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
| | - Pieter Depuydt
- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ghent University Hospital, C. Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium.,Heymans Institute of Pharmacology, Ghent University, C. Heymanslaan 10, 9000, Ghent, Belgium
| |
Collapse
|
16
|
Septimus EJ. Antimicrobial Resistance: An Antimicrobial/Diagnostic Stewardship and Infection Prevention Approach. Med Clin North Am 2018; 102:819-829. [PMID: 30126573 DOI: 10.1016/j.mcna.2018.04.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
Abstract
Antimicrobial resistance (AR) is one of the most serious public health threats today, which has been accelerated by the overuse and misuse of antimicrobials in humans and animals plus inadequate infection prevention. Numerous studies have shown a relationship between antimicrobial use and resistance. Antimicrobial stewardship (AS) programs have been shown to improve patient outcomes, reduce antimicrobial adverse events, and decrease AR. AS programs, when implemented alongside infection control measures, especially hand-hygiene interventions, were more effective than implementation of AS alone. Targeted coordination and prevention strategies are critical to stopping the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms.
Collapse
|
17
|
Kronman MP, Banerjee R, Duchon J, Gerber JS, Green MD, Hersh AL, Hyun D, Maples H, Nash CB, Parker S, Patel SJ, Saiman L, Tamma PD, Newland JG. Expanding Existing Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in Pediatrics: What Comes Next. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc 2018; 7:241-248. [PMID: 29267871 PMCID: PMC7107461 DOI: 10.1093/jpids/pix104] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2017] [Accepted: 09/08/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
The prevalence of pediatric antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) is increasing in acute care facilities across the United States. Over the past several years, the evidence base used to inform effective stewardship practices has expanded, and regulatory interest in stewardship programs has increased. Here, we review approaches for established, hospital-based pediatric ASPs to adapt and report standardized metrics, broaden their reach to specialized populations, expand to undertake novel stewardship initiatives, and implement rapid diagnostics to continue their evolution in improving antimicrobial use and patient outcomes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Matthew P Kronman
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
| | - Ritu Banerjee
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
| | - Jennifer Duchon
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York
| | - Jeffrey S Gerber
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
| | - Michael D Green
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
| | - Adam L Hersh
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
| | | | - Holly Maples
- Department of Pharmacy, University of Arkansas, Little Rock, Arkansas
| | - Colleen B Nash
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, University of Chicago, Illinois
| | - Sarah Parker
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado
| | - Sameer J Patel
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
| | - Lisa Saiman
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York
| | - Pranita D Tamma
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
| | - Jason G Newland
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
| |
Collapse
|
18
|
Slavova-Azmanova N, Haddow L, Hohnen H, Coombs G, Robinson JO, Ives A. Admissions for antibiotic-resistant infections in cancer patients during first year of cancer diagnosis: a cross-sectional study. Intern Med J 2018; 47:1306-1310. [PMID: 29105268 DOI: 10.1111/imj.13609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2016] [Revised: 04/20/2017] [Accepted: 05/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
Abstract
In this study, linked Western Australian health data were used to determine presence of an antibiotic-resistant infection (ABRI) for all people diagnosed with a primary invasive cancer in 2009. Of 10 858 cancer cases, 154 (1.42%) had an ABRI. Patients with an ABRI were older (71.5 vs 66 years), and more had died in the year following diagnosis (37.7 vs 20.2%, P < 0.001). The ABRI cohort had a higher proportion of colorectal, genitourinary and haematological cancers (19.5 vs 11.9%; 14.3 vs 9.7% and 16.9 vs 5.8%, respectively). Hospital admissions with an ABRI were longer (22.3 vs 2.9 days, P < 0.001) and had a higher proportion of unplanned admissions (60.3 vs 15.2%), admissions through emergency department (36.8 vs 8.3%) and intensive care admissions (14.9 vs 1.7%, P < 0.001). Patients with solid tumours who developed an ABRI were more likely to have received chemotherapy (35.9 vs 27.8%, P = 0.04). In haematological cancer patients, a greater proportion of the admissions with an ABRI occurred after radiation therapy or chemotherapy (P = 0.01 and P = 0.005, respectively). This study is the first to report population-level data on ABRI in cancer patients. Patients with an ABRI had more hospital admissions and poorer outcomes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Neli Slavova-Azmanova
- Cancer and Palliative Care Research and Evaluation Unit, UWA Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
| | - Livia Haddow
- Cancer and Palliative Care Research and Evaluation Unit, UWA Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
| | - Harry Hohnen
- Cancer and Palliative Care Research and Evaluation Unit, UWA Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
| | - Geoffrey Coombs
- School of Veterinary and Life Sciences, Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,School of Biomedical Sciences, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,Pathwest Laboratory Medicine, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
| | - James O Robinson
- Pathwest Laboratory Medicine, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,Department of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
| | - Angela Ives
- Cancer and Palliative Care Research and Evaluation Unit, UWA Medical School, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Monnier AA, Eisenstein BI, Hulscher ME, Gyssens IC. Towards a global definition of responsible antibiotic use: results of an international multidisciplinary consensus procedure. J Antimicrob Chemother 2018; 73:vi3-vi16. [PMID: 29878216 PMCID: PMC5989615 DOI: 10.1093/jac/dky114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Conducted as part of the Driving Reinvestment in Research and Development and Responsible Antibiotic Use (DRIVE-AB) project, this study aimed to identify key elements for a global definition of responsible antibiotic use based on diverse stakeholder input. Methods A three-step RAND-modified Delphi method was applied. First, a systematic review of antibiotic stewardship literature and relevant organization web sites identified definitions and synonyms of responsible use. Identified elements of definitions were presented by questionnaire to a multidisciplinary international stakeholder panel for appraisal of their relevance. Finally, questionnaire results were discussed in a consensus meeting. Results The systematic review and the web site search identified 17 synonyms (e.g. appropriate, correct) and 22 potential elements to include in a definition of responsible use. Elements were grouped into patient-level (e.g. Indication, Documentation) or societal-level elements (e.g. Education, Future Effectiveness). Forty-eight stakeholders with diverse backgrounds [medical community, public health, patients, antibiotic research and development (R&D), regulators, governments] from 18 countries across all continents participated in the questionnaire. Based on relevance scores, 21 elements were retained, 9 were rephrased and 1 was added. Together, the 22 elements and associated best-practice descriptions comprise an exhaustive list of elements to be considered when defining responsible use. Conclusions Combination of concepts from the literature and stakeholder opinion led to an international multidisciplinary consensus on a global definition of responsible antibiotic use. The widely diverging perspectives of stakeholders providing input should ensure the comprehensiveness and relevance of the definition for both individual patients and society. An aspirational goal would be to address all elements.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Annelie A Monnier
- Department of Internal Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Scientific Center for Quality of Healthcare (IQ healthcare), Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Faculty of Medicine, Research Group of Immunology and Biochemistry, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
| | | | - Marlies E Hulscher
- Scientific Center for Quality of Healthcare (IQ healthcare), Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
| | - Inge C Gyssens
- Department of Internal Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Faculty of Medicine, Research Group of Immunology and Biochemistry, Hasselt University, Hasselt, Belgium
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Howell CK, Jacob J, Mok S. Remote Antimicrobial Stewardship: A Solution for Meeting The Joint Commission Stewardship Standard? Hosp Pharm 2018; 54:51-56. [PMID: 30718935 DOI: 10.1177/0018578718769240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the time required for antimicrobial stewardship (AS) activities at a small community hospital (SCH) as well as barriers to remote AS to satisfy The Joint Commission (TJC)'s AS standard. Methods: This was a prospective chart review and time study conducted in patients identified by a clinical decision support application as potential opportunities for antimicrobial therapy modification at a SCH between December 12, 2016, and March 31, 2017. Potential interventions were communicated electronically to the clinical pharmacy specialist, who would then communicate the recommendations to the patient's provider. The primary endpoint was a time study for stewardship activities. Secondary endpoints included describing barriers encountered to remote AS as well as a cost-benefit analysis of remote AS. Results: The time study revealed an average of 11 alerts per day, 9 chart reviews per day, 8 interventions per day, and 5 minutes per chart. Seven hundred twenty-four alerts were evaluated with the most common alerts constituting opportunities for de-escalation (29%), targeted drugs (22%), positive blood cultures (18%), Intravenous (IV) to oral (PO) (17%), and antimicrobial renal monitoring (8%).Interventions were accepted (11%), accepted modified (6%), rejected (35%), or undetermined (48%). Barriers to implementation included workflow and indirect communication. For patients with accepted interventions, there was an average savings of $279.82 per patient in pharmacy charges. Conclusion: Through remote AS, a SCH can have an antimicrobial stewardship program that is in compliance with the basic elements of the TJC standard MM.09.01.01, performs daily chart review by an infectious diseases trained pharmacist to increase the quality of patient care, and achieves a mean savings of $279.82 in pharmacy charges and $1,126.26 in hospital charges per patient with accepted interventions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- C K Howell
- University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth, USA.,Medical City Dallas, TX, USA
| | | | - Steve Mok
- Emory University Hospital Midtown, Atlanta, GA, USA
| |
Collapse
|
21
|
Manning ML, Septimus EJ, Ashley ESD, Cosgrove SE, Fakih MG, Schweon SJ, Myers FE, Moody JA. Antimicrobial stewardship and infection prevention-leveraging the synergy: A position paper update. Am J Infect Control 2018; 46:364-368. [PMID: 29592832 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2018.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
|
22
|
Antimicrobial Stewardship and Infection Prevention—Leveraging the Synergy: A Position Paper Update. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2018; 39:467-472. [DOI: 10.1017/ice.2018.33] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
|
23
|
A call to action for outpatient antibiotic stewardship. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) 2017; 57:457-463. [PMID: 28499717 DOI: 10.1016/j.japh.2017.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2016] [Revised: 03/07/2017] [Accepted: 03/31/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES To address the public health threat of antibiotic resistance, there has been an enhanced call for antibiotic stewardship programs throughout the health care continuum. SUMMARY While antibiotic stewardship programs have been well described in the inpatient setting, data on effectiveness and guidance on implementing outpatient programs is scarce. Establishing stewardship practices in the outpatient setting is necessary because more than 60% of human antibiotic use occurs in this setting. CONCLUSION In this article, we highlight the importance and need for stewardship in the outpatient setting, discuss strategies for the development of stewardship teams, and discuss potential metrics that can be used to assess effectiveness of antibiotic stewardship interventions.
Collapse
|
24
|
Roger PM, Demonchy E, Risso K, Courjon J, Leroux S, Leroux E, Cua É. Medical table: A major tool for antimicrobial stewardship policy. Med Mal Infect 2017; 47:311-318. [PMID: 28457702 DOI: 10.1016/j.medmal.2017.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2016] [Revised: 09/27/2016] [Accepted: 03/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
Abstract
Infectious diseases are unpredictable, with heterogeneous clinical presentations, diverse pathogens, and various susceptibility rates to anti-infective agents. These features lead to a wide variety of clinical practices, which in turn strongly limits their evaluation. We have been using a medical table since 2005 to monitor the medical activity in our department. The observation of heterogeneous therapeutic practices led to drafting up our own antibiotic guidelines and to implementing a continuous evaluation of their observance and impact on morbidity and mortality associated with infectious diseases, including adverse effects of antibiotics, duration of hospital stay, use of intensive care, and deaths. The 10-year analysis of medical practices using the medical table is based on more than 10,000 hospitalizations. It shows simplified antibiotic therapies and a reduction in infection-related morbidity and mortality. The medical table is a major tool for antimicrobial stewardship, leading to constant benefits for patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- P-M Roger
- Infectiologie, université de Nice Sophia-Antipolis, hôpital de l'Archet, centre hospitalier universitaire de Nice, 151, route de St-Antoine, 06202 Nice, France.
| | - E Demonchy
- Infectiologie, université de Nice Sophia-Antipolis, hôpital de l'Archet, centre hospitalier universitaire de Nice, 151, route de St-Antoine, 06202 Nice, France
| | - K Risso
- Infectiologie, université de Nice Sophia-Antipolis, hôpital de l'Archet, centre hospitalier universitaire de Nice, 151, route de St-Antoine, 06202 Nice, France
| | - J Courjon
- Infectiologie, université de Nice Sophia-Antipolis, hôpital de l'Archet, centre hospitalier universitaire de Nice, 151, route de St-Antoine, 06202 Nice, France
| | - S Leroux
- Infectiologie, université de Nice Sophia-Antipolis, hôpital de l'Archet, centre hospitalier universitaire de Nice, 151, route de St-Antoine, 06202 Nice, France
| | - E Leroux
- Infectiologie, université de Nice Sophia-Antipolis, hôpital de l'Archet, centre hospitalier universitaire de Nice, 151, route de St-Antoine, 06202 Nice, France
| | - É Cua
- Infectiologie, université de Nice Sophia-Antipolis, hôpital de l'Archet, centre hospitalier universitaire de Nice, 151, route de St-Antoine, 06202 Nice, France
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Dyar OJ, Tebano G, Pulcini C. Managing responsible antimicrobial use: perspectives across the healthcare system. Clin Microbiol Infect 2017; 23:441-447. [PMID: 28433726 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2017.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2017] [Revised: 04/14/2017] [Accepted: 04/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Healthcare systems consist of building blocks. Shaping how these building blocks function and interact can promote responsible antimicrobial use, and this represents an important opportunity for managers at different points within healthcare systems to act upon. AIMS To review real-world examples of how healthcare systems can promote responsible antimicrobial use, focusing on the role of governance and managers. SOURCES We searched and reviewed existing literature and official documents, which mostly focused on antibiotics. We also drew on the diverse experiences of the ESGAP (the ESCMID (European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases) Study Group for Antimicrobial stewardshiP) network. CONTENT First, we explored at the institution level the implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programmes, the need to embrace multidisciplinary approaches, the benefits of engaging with social sciences experts, and the role of governance and leadership. We look beyond individual institutions and highlight the urgent need for workforce capacity estimates for antimicrobial stewardship activities, how antimicrobial stewardship efforts can connect to form networks, and the importance of governance and regulation at national and international levels. IMPLICATIONS Managers in the healthcare system are in a strong position to look beyond individual prescriptions and to recognize the many ways in which different healthcare system building blocks can contribute to responsible use of antimicrobials. At the institution level this can be achieved by implementing antimicrobial stewardship programmes, ensuring they are adequately resourced, and driving buy-in across clinical leadership. At regional and national levels this includes facilitating the sharing of experiences and resources between institutions, and developing the standards and regulations needed to support responsible antimicrobial use.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- O J Dyar
- Global Health - Health Systems and Policy, Department of Public Health Sciences, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
| | - G Tebano
- Service des maladies infectieuses, Groupe Hospitalier Sud Ile-de-France, Melun, France
| | - C Pulcini
- Service des maladies infectieuses et tropicales, Centre hospitalier régional universitaire (CHRU) de Nancy, and EA 4360 APEMAC, Université de Lorraine, Nancy, France.
| | | |
Collapse
|
26
|
Moehring RW, Anderson DJ, Cochran RL, Hicks LA, Srinivasan A, Dodds Ashley ES. Expert Consensus on Metrics to Assess the Impact of Patient-Level Antimicrobial Stewardship Interventions in Acute-Care Settings. Clin Infect Dis 2016; 64:377-383. [PMID: 27927866 DOI: 10.1093/cid/ciw787] [Citation(s) in RCA: 74] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2016] [Accepted: 11/21/2016] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) positively impact patient care, but metrics to assess ASP impact are poorly defined. We used a modified Delphi approach to select relevant metrics for assessing patient-level interventions in acute-care settings for the purposes of internal program decision making. An expert panel rated 90 candidate metrics on a 9-point Likert scale for association with 4 criteria: improved antimicrobial prescribing, improved patient care, utility in targeting stewardship efforts, and feasibility in hospitals with electronic health records. Experts further refined, added, or removed metrics during structured teleconferences and re-rated the retained metrics. Six metrics were rated >6 in all criteria: 2 measures of Clostridium difficile incidence, incidence of drug-resistant pathogens, days of therapy over admissions, days of therapy over patient days, and redundant therapy events. Fourteen metrics rated >6 in all criteria except feasibility were identified as targets for future development.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Rebekah W Moehring
- Duke University Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, and .,Duke Antimicrobial Stewardship Outreach Network, Durham, North Carolina
| | - Deverick J Anderson
- Duke University Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, and.,Duke Antimicrobial Stewardship Outreach Network, Durham, North Carolina
| | - Ronda L Cochran
- Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
| | - Lauri A Hicks
- Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
| | - Arjun Srinivasan
- Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia
| | - Elizabeth S Dodds Ashley
- Duke University Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, and.,Duke Antimicrobial Stewardship Outreach Network, Durham, North Carolina
| | | |
Collapse
|
27
|
Minejima E, Wong-Beringer A. Implementation of rapid diagnostics with antimicrobial stewardship. Expert Rev Anti Infect Ther 2016; 14:1065-1075. [DOI: 10.1080/14787210.2016.1233814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
|
28
|
Pammett RT, Ridgewell A. Development of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in a Rural and Remote Health Authority. Can J Hosp Pharm 2016; 69:333-4. [PMID: 27621497 DOI: 10.4212/cjhp.v69i4.1577] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
|
29
|
Fawcett NJK, Jones N, Quan TP, Mistry V, Crook D, Peto T, Walker AS. Antibiotic use and clinical outcomes in the acute setting under management by an infectious diseases acute physician versus other clinical teams: a cohort study. BMJ Open 2016; 6:e010969. [PMID: 27554101 PMCID: PMC5013476 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-010969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES To assess the magnitude of difference in antibiotic use between clinical teams in the acute setting and assess evidence for any adverse consequences to patient safety or healthcare delivery. DESIGN Prospective cohort study (1 week) and analysis of linked electronic health records (3 years). SETTING UK tertiary care centre. PARTICIPANTS All patients admitted sequentially to the acute medical service under an infectious diseases acute physician (IDP) and other medical teams during 1 week in 2013 (n=297), and 3 years 2012-2014 (n=47 585). PRIMARY OUTCOME MEASURE Antibiotic use in days of therapy (DOT): raw group metrics and regression analysis adjusted for case mix. SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES 30-day all-cause mortality, treatment failure and length of stay. RESULTS Antibiotic use was 173 vs 282 DOT/100 admissions in the IDP versus non-IDP group. Using case mix-adjusted zero-inflated Poisson regression, IDP patients were significantly less likely to receive an antibiotic (adjusted OR=0.25 (95% CI 0.07 to 0.84), p=0.03) and received shorter courses (adjusted rate ratio (RR)=0.71 (95% CI 0.54 to 0.93), p=0.01). Clinically stable IDP patients of uncertain diagnosis were more likely to have antibiotics held (87% vs 55%; p=0.02). There was no significant difference in treatment failure or mortality (adjusted p>0.5; also in the 3-year data set), but IDP patients were more likely to be admitted overnight (adjusted OR=3.53 (95% CI 1.24 to 10.03), p=0.03) and have longer length of stay (adjusted RR=1.19 (95% CI 1.05 to 1.36), p=0.007). CONCLUSIONS The IDP-led group used 30% less antibiotic therapy with no adverse clinical outcome, suggesting antibiotic use can be reduced safely in the acute setting. This may be achieved in part by holding antibiotics and admitting the patient for observation rather than prescribing, which has implications for costs and hospital occupancy. More information is needed to indicate whether any such longer admission will increase or decrease risk of antibiotic-resistant infections.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Nicola Jones
- Department of Acute/General Medicine, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
| | - T Phuong Quan
- Nuffield Department of Medicine, NIHR Health Protection Unit in Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance, University of Oxford, NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, UK
| | - Vikash Mistry
- Department of Acute/General Medicine, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Oxford, UK
| | - Derrick Crook
- Nuffield Department of Medicine, NIHR Health Protection Unit in Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance, University of Oxford, NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, UK
| | - Tim Peto
- Nuffield Department of Medicine, NIHR Health Protection Unit in Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance, University of Oxford, NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, UK
| | - A Sarah Walker
- Nuffield Department of Medicine, NIHR Health Protection Unit in Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance, University of Oxford, NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, Oxford, UK
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Kim J, Craft DW, Katzman M. Building an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program: Cooperative Roles for Pharmacists, Infectious Diseases Specialists, and Clinical Microbiologists. Lab Med 2016; 46:e65-71. [PMID: 26283698 DOI: 10.1309/lmc0shrjby0onhi9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
Abstract
Efforts to optimize the use of antimicrobial agents, referred to as antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs), are increasingly becoming part of the clinical enterprise at big and small hospitals. Such programs aim to achieve the synergistic goals of improving patient outcomes, limiting the unintended consequences of drug resistance and superinfections, and reducing health care expenditures. This article will review the need for antimicrobial stewardship and the key components of setting up a program; then, it will describe the ASP at one medical center to underscore how attention to acceptance by the clinical staff is crucial to changing the culture of antimicrobial use. Although the details may differ for each institution, the foundation of a successful stewardship program is support from hospital leadership and the cooperative interaction among the pharmacy, infectious diseases specialists, and clinical microbiologists.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jihye Kim
- Department of Pharmacy and Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania
| | - David W Craft
- Dept. of Pathology, Penn State College of Medicine and Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania
| | - Michael Katzman
- Dept. of Pathology, Penn State College of Medicine and Clinical Microbiology Laboratory, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Van Parys J, Stevens MP, Moczygemba LR, Pakyz AL. Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Members' Perspectives on Program Goals and National Metrics. Clin Ther 2016; 38:1914-9. [PMID: 27392717 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2016.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2016] [Revised: 05/27/2016] [Accepted: 06/08/2016] [Indexed: 01/14/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE This study compares antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP)-stated goals and outcomes collected as well as opinions regarding national metric establishment. METHODS Twenty-one ASP members underwent telephone interviews answering open-ended questions about ASP goals, outcomes collected, and opinions about national metrics. Content analysis was used to code responses into predefined ASP-metric categories. FINDINGS The most common ASP goal was antimicrobial appropriateness (76%), outcomes tracked were use and microbial outcomes (both 71%), and desired national metric was use (67%). IMPLICATIONS Stated-goals, outcomes tracked, and opinions regarding national metric establishment did not fully align. With ASP-related regulations looming, it is important that alignment is increased.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jacob Van Parys
- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, Richmond, Virginia
| | - Michael P Stevens
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, Virginia
| | - Leticia R Moczygemba
- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, Richmond, Virginia
| | - Amy L Pakyz
- Department of Pharmacotherapy and Outcomes Science, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy, Richmond, Virginia
| |
Collapse
|
32
|
Morrill HJ, Caffrey AR, Gaitanis MM, LaPlante KL. Impact of a Prospective Audit and Feedback Antimicrobial Stewardship Program at a Veterans Affairs Medical Center: A Six-Point Assessment. PLoS One 2016; 11:e0150795. [PMID: 26978263 PMCID: PMC4792438 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0150795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2015] [Accepted: 02/19/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Prospective audit and feedback is a core antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) strategy; however its impact is difficult to measure. Methods Our quasi-experimental study measured the effect of an ASP on clinical outcomes, antimicrobial use, resistance, costs, patient safety (adverse drug events [ADE] and Clostridium difficile infection [CDI]), and process metrics pre- (9/10–10/11) and post-ASP (9/12–10/13) using propensity adjusted and matched Cox proportional-hazards regression models and interrupted time series (ITS) methods. Results Among our 2,696 patients, median length of stay was 1 day shorter post-ASP (5, interquartile range [IQR] 3–8 vs. 4, IQR 2–7 days, p<0.001). Mortality was similar in both periods. Mean broad-spectrum (-11.3%), fluoroquinolone (-27.0%), and anti-pseudomonal (-15.6%) use decreased significantly (p<0.05). ITS analyses demonstrated a significant increase in monthly carbapenem use post-ASP (trend: +1.5 days of therapy/1,000 patient days [1000PD] per month; 95% CI 0.1–3.0). Total antimicrobial costs decreased 14%. Resistance rates did not change in the one-year post-ASP period. Mean CDI rates/10,000PD were low pre- and post-ASP (14.2 ± 10.4 vs. 13.8 ± 10.0, p = 0.94). Fewer patients experienced ADEs post-ASP (6.0% vs. 4.4%, p = 0.06). Conclusions Prospective audit and feedback has the potential to improve antimicrobial use and outcomes, and contain bacterial resistance. Our program demonstrated a trend towards decreased length of stay, broad-spectrum antimicrobial use, antimicrobial costs, and adverse events.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Haley J. Morrill
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Infectious Diseases Research Program, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
- University of Rhode Island, Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Kingston, Rhode Island, United States of America
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Center of Innovation in Long Term Services and Supports, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
| | - Aisling R. Caffrey
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Infectious Diseases Research Program, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
- University of Rhode Island, Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Kingston, Rhode Island, United States of America
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Center of Innovation in Long Term Services and Supports, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
| | - Melissa M. Gaitanis
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Infectious Diseases Research Program, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
- Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Division of Infectious Diseases, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
| | - Kerry L. LaPlante
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Infectious Diseases Research Program, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
- University of Rhode Island, Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Kingston, Rhode Island, United States of America
- Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Center of Innovation in Long Term Services and Supports, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
- Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Division of Infectious Diseases, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
- * E-mail:
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
Fodero KE, Horey AL, Krajewski MP, Ruh CA, Sellick JA, Mergenhagen KA. Impact of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program on Patient Safety in Veterans Prescribed Vancomycin. Clin Ther 2016; 38:494-502. [PMID: 26831569 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2016.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2015] [Revised: 12/04/2015] [Accepted: 01/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE This study aimed to determine the safety impact of an antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) on vancomycin-associated nephrotoxicity and to examine risk factors contributing to the development of toxicity. METHODS This was a retrospective chart review of data from 453 veterans receiving vancomycin in the VA Western New York Healthcare System between October 2006 and July 2014. Nephrotoxicity was defined as an increase in serum creatinine of ≥ 0.5 mg/dL or by 50% of baseline for 2 consecutive days. FINDINGS Patients receiving vancomycin after the implementation of the ASP were less likely to develop nephrotoxicity (odds ratio [OR] = 2.06; 95% CI, 1.02-4.28). Nephrotoxicity occurred in 6.84% of patients from the pre-ASP cohort and in 3.75% of patients after the implementation of the ASP. Predictors of nephrotoxicity included hospital service (surgical service, OR = 2.29; 95% CI, 1.13-4.64), elevated maximum trough concentration (unit OR = 1.15; 95% CI, 1.10-1.20), and concurrent piperacillin/tazobactam therapy (OR = 3.21; 95% CI, 1.43-7.96). The number of vancomycin trough concentration measurements per patient did not vary between the pre-ASP and ASP groups. IMPLICATIONS ASPs represent an important aspect of a patient-safety initiative in order to reduce vancomycin-associated nephrotoxicity. Concurrent piperacillin/tazobactam therapy, surgical service, and elevated maximum trough concentration were risk factors for nephrotoxicity.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kristen E Fodero
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Pharmacy, Veteran Affairs Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, New York
| | - Amy L Horey
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Pharmacy, Veteran Affairs Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, New York
| | - Michael P Krajewski
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York
| | - Christine A Ruh
- Department of Pharmacy Practice, The State University of New York, Buffalo, New York
| | - John A Sellick
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Pharmacy, Veteran Affairs Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, New York; Department of Medicine, University at Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
| | - Kari A Mergenhagen
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Pharmacy, Veteran Affairs Western New York Healthcare System, Buffalo, New York.
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Akpan MR, Ahmad R, Shebl NA, Ashiru-Oredope D. A Review of Quality Measures for Assessing the Impact of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in Hospitals. Antibiotics (Basel) 2016; 5:E5. [PMID: 27025520 PMCID: PMC4810407 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics5010005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2015] [Revised: 12/04/2015] [Accepted: 01/04/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
The growing problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has led to calls for antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASP) to control antibiotic use in healthcare settings. Key strategies include prospective audit with feedback and intervention, and formulary restriction and preauthorization. Education, guidelines, clinical pathways, de-escalation, and intravenous to oral conversion are also part of some programs. Impact and quality of ASP can be assessed using process or outcome measures. Outcome measures are categorized as microbiological, patient or financial outcomes. The objective of this review was to provide an overview of quality measures for assessing ASP and the reported impact of ASP in peer-reviewed studies, focusing particularly on patient outcomes. A literature search of papers published in English between 1990 and June 2015 was conducted in five databases using a combination of search terms. Primary studies of any design were included. A total of 63 studies were included in this review. Four studies defined quality metrics for evaluating ASP. Twenty-one studies assessed the impact of ASP on antimicrobial utilization and cost, 25 studies evaluated impact on resistance patterns and/or rate of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). Thirteen studies assessed impact on patient outcomes including mortality, length of stay (LOS) and readmission rates. Six of these 13 studies reported non-significant difference in mortality between pre- and post-ASP intervention, and five reported reductions in mortality rate. On LOS, six studies reported shorter LOS post intervention; a significant reduction was reported in one of these studies. Of note, this latter study reported significantly (p < 0.001) higher unplanned readmissions related to infections post-ASP. Patient outcomes need to be a key component of ASP evaluation. The choice of metrics is influenced by data and resource availability. Controlling for confounders must be considered in the design of evaluation studies to adequately capture the impact of ASP and it is important for unintended consequences to be considered. This review provides a starting point toward compiling standard outcome metrics for assessing ASP.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mary Richard Akpan
- Department of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Postgraduate Medicine, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, AL10 9AB, UK.
| | - Raheelah Ahmad
- NIHR Health Protection Research Unit in Healthcare Associated Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance at Imperial College London, Hammersmith Campus, Du Cane Road, London, W12 0NN, UK.
| | - Nada Atef Shebl
- Department of Pharmacy, Pharmacology and Postgraduate Medicine, University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield, AL10 9AB, UK.
| | | |
Collapse
|
35
|
Tennant SJ, Burgess DR, Rybak JM, Martin CA, Burgess DS. Utilizing Monte Carlo Simulations to Optimize Institutional Empiric Antipseudomonal Therapy. Antibiotics (Basel) 2015; 4:643-52. [PMID: 27025644 PMCID: PMC4790317 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics4040643] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2015] [Revised: 11/24/2015] [Accepted: 12/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a common pathogen implicated in nosocomial infections with increasing resistance to a limited arsenal of antibiotics. Monte Carlo simulation provides antimicrobial stewardship teams with an additional tool to guide empiric therapy. We modeled empiric therapies with antipseudomonal β-lactam antibiotic regimens to determine which were most likely to achieve probability of target attainment (PTA) of ≥90%. Microbiological data for P. aeruginosa was reviewed for 2012. Antibiotics modeled for intermittent and prolonged infusion were aztreonam, cefepime, meropenem, and piperacillin/tazobactam. Using minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) from institution-specific isolates, and pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters from previously published studies, a 10,000-subject Monte Carlo simulation was performed for each regimen to determine PTA. MICs from 272 isolates were included in this analysis. No intermittent infusion regimens achieved PTA ≥90%. Prolonged infusions of cefepime 2000 mg Q8 h, meropenem 1000 mg Q8 h, and meropenem 2000 mg Q8 h demonstrated PTA of 93%, 92%, and 100%, respectively. Prolonged infusions of piperacillin/tazobactam 4.5 g Q6 h and aztreonam 2 g Q8 h failed to achieved PTA ≥90% but demonstrated PTA of 81% and 73%, respectively. Standard doses of β-lactam antibiotics as intermittent infusion did not achieve 90% PTA against P. aeruginosa isolated at our institution; however, some prolonged infusions were able to achieve these targets.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sarah J Tennant
- Pharmacy Services, University of Kentucky HealthCare, 800 Rose Street, H110, Lexington, KY 40536, USA.
- College of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, Biological Pharmaceutical Building, 789 S. Limestone Street, Lexington, KY 40536, USA.
| | - Donna R Burgess
- Pharmacy Services, University of Kentucky HealthCare, 800 Rose Street, H110, Lexington, KY 40536, USA.
- College of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, Biological Pharmaceutical Building, 789 S. Limestone Street, Lexington, KY 40536, USA.
| | - Jeffrey M Rybak
- Pharmacy Services, University of Kentucky HealthCare, 800 Rose Street, H110, Lexington, KY 40536, USA.
- College of Graduate Health Sciences, University of Tennessee, 920 Madison Avenue, Suite 407, Memphis, TN 38163, USA.
| | - Craig A Martin
- Pharmacy Services, University of Kentucky HealthCare, 800 Rose Street, H110, Lexington, KY 40536, USA.
- College of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, Biological Pharmaceutical Building, 789 S. Limestone Street, Lexington, KY 40536, USA.
| | - David S Burgess
- College of Pharmacy, University of Kentucky, Biological Pharmaceutical Building, 789 S. Limestone Street, Lexington, KY 40536, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
36
|
Smith MJ, Gerber JS, Hersh AL. Inpatient Antimicrobial Stewardship in Pediatrics: A Systematic Review. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc 2015; 4:e127-35. [PMID: 26582880 DOI: 10.1093/jpids/piu141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2014] [Accepted: 12/12/2014] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND The clinical and economic outcomes associated with pediatric antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) and other supplemental antimicrobial stewardship (AS) interventions have not been well described or reviewed. METHODS We performed a systematic review using PubMed to identify studies with any of the following terms in the title or abstract: "antimicrobial stewardship," "antimicrobial control," "antibiotic control," or "antibiotic stewardship." Studies were further limited to inpatient studies in the United States that contained the terms: "child," "children," "pediatric*" ("*" includes all terms with the same stem), "paediatric,*" "newborn," "infant," or "neonat,*" in the title or abstract. Clinical and economic outcomes from each relevant study were summarized. RESULTS Nine original studies reported outcomes related to formal pediatric ASPs. An additional 8 studies focused on specific AS interventions; 3 on management of community-acquired pneumonia, 2 on vancomycin-specific initiatives, and 1 each on clinical support, antibiotic restriction, and antibiotic rotation. Reported outcomes include decreases in antimicrobial utilization (11 studies), prescribing errors (3 studies), and drug costs (3 studies). Five studies assessed the potential adverse effects of AS interventions on patient safety and found none. Data to support an association between pediatric AS interventions and antimicrobial resistance are limited. CONCLUSIONS A small number of pediatric studies evaluating ASPs or other AS strategies have been published. These studies demonstrate reductions in antimicrobial utilization, cost, and prescribing errors with no apparent negative impact on patient safety. Although the studies are promising, the current evidence base is limited. Additional studies focusing on the appropriateness and outcomes of antimicrobial prescribing practices as well as more formalized economic evaluations are needed.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Michael J Smith
- Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, Kentucky
| | - Jeffrey S Gerber
- Division of Infectious Diseases and the Center for Pediatric Clinical Effectiveness, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
| | - Adam L Hersh
- Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
A Simulation Study Reveals Lack of Pharmacokinetic/Pharmacodynamic Target Attainment in De-escalated Antibiotic Therapy in Critically Ill Patients. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2015; 59:4689-94. [PMID: 26014946 DOI: 10.1128/aac.00409-15] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2015] [Accepted: 05/19/2015] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
De-escalation of empirical antibiotic therapy is often included in antimicrobial stewardship programs in critically ill patients, but differences in target attainment when antibiotics are switched are rarely considered. The primary objective of this study was to compare the fractional target attainments of contemporary dosing of empirical broad-spectrum β-lactam antibiotics and narrower-spectrum antibiotics for a number pathogens for which de-escalation may be considered. The secondary objective was to determine whether alternative dosing strategies improve target attainment. We performed a simulation study using published population pharmacokinetic (PK) studies in critically ill patients for a number of broad-spectrum β-lactam antibiotics and narrower-spectrum antibiotics. Simulations were undertaken using a data set obtained from critically ill patients with sepsis without absolute renal failure (n = 49). The probability of target attainment of antibiotic therapy for different microorganisms for which de-escalation was applied was analyzed. EUCAST MIC distribution data were used to calculate fractional target attainment. The probability that therapeutic exposure will be achieved was lower for the narrower-spectrum antibiotics with conventional dosing than for the broad-spectrum alternatives and could drastically be improved with higher dosages and different modes of administrations. For a selection of microorganisms, the probability that therapeutic exposure will be achieved was overall lower for the narrower-spectrum antibiotics using conventional dosing than for the broad-spectrum antibiotics.
Collapse
|
38
|
Long-term outcomes of an antimicrobial stewardship program implemented in a hospital with low baseline antibiotic use. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 2015; 36:664-72. [PMID: 25740560 DOI: 10.1017/ice.2015.41] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To evaluate the long-term outcomes of an antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) implemented in a hospital with low baseline antibiotic use. DESIGN Quasi-experimental, interrupted time-series study. SETTING Public safety net hospital with 525 beds. INTERVENTION Implementation of a formal ASP in July 2008. METHODS We conducted a time-series analysis to evaluate the impact of the ASP over a 6.25-year period (July 1, 2008-September 30, 2014) while controlling for trends during a 3-year preintervention period (July 1, 2005-June 30, 2008). The primary outcome measures were total antibacterial and antipseudomonal use in days of therapy (DOT) per 1,000 patient-days (PD). Secondary outcomes included antimicrobial costs and resistance, hospital-onset Clostridium difficile infection, and other patient-centered measures. RESULTS During the preintervention period, total antibacterial and antipseudomonal use were declining (-9.2 and -5.5 DOT/1,000 PD per quarter, respectively). During the stewardship period, both continued to decline, although at lower rates (-3.7 and -2.2 DOT/1,000 PD, respectively), resulting in a slope change of 5.5 DOT/1,000 PD per quarter for total antibacterial use (P=.10) and 3.3 DOT/1,000 PD per quarter for antipseudomonal use (P=.01). Antibiotic expenditures declined markedly during the stewardship period (-$295.42/1,000 PD per quarter, P=.002). There were variable changes in antimicrobial resistance and few apparent changes in C. difficile infection and other patient-centered outcomes. CONCLUSION In a hospital with low baseline antibiotic use, implementation of an ASP was associated with sustained reductions in total antibacterial and antipseudomonal use and declining antibiotic expenditures. Common ASP outcome measures have limitations.
Collapse
|