Other Titles
Antibiotic stewardship
Abstract
With the rise of antibiotic resistance, practicing antibiotic stewardship is of increasing importance, yet remains a significant practice challenge. This study examines a nurse practitioner-lead initiative that demonstrates improved guideline adherence and decreased antibiotic prescribing in respiratory tract infections is possible through evidence-based patient and provider educational interventions.
Sigma Membership
Delta Psi at-Large
Lead Author Affiliation
University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Antibiotic Stewardship, Primary Care, Respiratory Tract Infection Management
Recommended Citation
Chiswell, Erin Wilder and Hampton, Debra C., "Education initiative improves antibiotic prescribing in respiratory tract infections in rural primary care" (2017). Convention. 387.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/presentations_2017/387
Conference Name
44th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2017
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Education initiative improves antibiotic prescribing in respiratory tract infections in rural primary care
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
With the rise of antibiotic resistance, practicing antibiotic stewardship is of increasing importance, yet remains a significant practice challenge. This study examines a nurse practitioner-lead initiative that demonstrates improved guideline adherence and decreased antibiotic prescribing in respiratory tract infections is possible through evidence-based patient and provider educational interventions.
Description
44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.