Best practices, implementation and challenges of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy: results of a worldwide survey among healthcare providers.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) is considered a patient-friendly and cost-effective practice. Patients in the OPAT service can be at risk for developing adverse events. Due to extensive variations in practice, guidelines have been developed to minimize the risks.

Objectives

In this first worldwide survey on OPAT, we explored the current OPAT services around the world, adherence to recommendations and identified best practices and challenges from different perspectives.

Methods

An e-survey was conducted and consisted of questions about demographics, characteristics of the OPAT service, role of pharmacy, future developments, and respondents' views on improvements as well as best practices.

Results

A total of 126 responses from 28 cou

SUBMITTER: Hassanzai M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10722947 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature