Implementation of infectious diseases rapid molecular diagnostic tests and antimicrobial stewardship program involvement in acute-care hospitals.

ABSTRACT: A survey of acute-care hospitals found that rapid molecular diagnostic tests (RMDTs) have been widely adopted. Although many hospitals use their antimicrobial stewardship team and/or guidelines to help clinicians interpret results and optimize treatment, opportunities to more fully achieve the potential benefits of RMDTs remain.

SUBMITTER: Kondo M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8050139 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature