A retrospective chart review assessing antibiotic treatment of hospitalized patients with discordant assays in an urban hospitalized setting

Authors

Clare Stoddart, The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, Washington, DC, USA.
Irene Kuo, Department of Epidemiology, The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, Washington, DC, USA.
Matthew A. Spence, The George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC, USA.
Tara N. Palmore, The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA.

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

1-1-2024

Journal

Antimicrobial stewardship & healthcare epidemiology : ASHE

Volume

4

Issue

1

DOI

10.1017/ash.2024.60

Abstract

infection (CDI) threatens vulnerable populations in health care. Two-step testing improves specificity, avoiding over-treatment. This study analyzed inpatient records to estimate diagnostic outcomes and identify characteristics associated with treatment after discordant testing. Among discordant patients, those aged 65+ years were significantly more likely to be prescribed antibiotics (67% vs 39%).

APA Citation

Stoddart, Clare; Kuo, Irene; Spence, Matthew A.; and Palmore, Tara N., "A retrospective chart review assessing antibiotic treatment of hospitalized patients with discordant assays in an urban hospitalized setting" (2024). GW Authored Works. Paper 4683.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/4683

Department

Epidemiology