Infections in Older Adults: A Case-Based Discussion Series Emphasizing Antibiotic Stewardship.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Compared with younger populations, adults 65 years and older are more likely to suffer infection-related morbidity and mortality, experience antibiotic-related adverse events, and acquire multidrug-resistant organisms. We developed a series of case-based discussions that stressed antibiotic stewardship while addressing management of common infections in older adults.

Methods

Five 1-hour case-based discussions address recognition, diagnosis, and management of infections common in older adults, including those living in long-term care settings: urinary tract infections, upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, skin and soft tissue infections, and Clostridium difficile infection. The education was implemented at the skilled nur

SUBMITTER: Michener A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6346280 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature