Factors Associated With Acceptance of Telehealth-Based Antimicrobial Stewardship Program Recommendations in a Community Hospital Health System

ABSTRACT: Abstract

Background

Telehealth-based antimicrobial stewardship programs (TeleASPs) have led to reduced broad-spectrum antimicrobial utilization. Data on factors associated with acceptance of stewardship recommendations are limited.

Methods

A TeleASP, facilitated by remote infectious disease physicians and local pharmacists, was implemented in 2 community hospitals from February 2018 through July 2020. Variables potentially affecting acceptance of TeleASP recommendations were tracked. Odds ratios of acceptance were determined utilizing multiple logistic regression.

Results

During the 30-month period, 4863 (91.2%) of the total 5333 recommendations were accepted. Factors associated with a higher odds of acceptance in multivariable analysis were recommendations for a

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC9511121 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature