Research Agenda for Antimicrobial Stewardship in the Veterans Health Administration

Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol. 2018 Feb;39(2):196-201. doi: 10.1017/ice.2017.299.

Abstract

Antimicrobial stewardship is vital to reducing the spread of antimicrobial resistance. A group of investigators and clinicians within the Veterans Health Administration set forth a research agenda for antimicrobial stewardship, including research targets for inpatient and outpatient stewardship activities, metrics, and antimicrobial dosing and duration.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship / methods*
  • Antimicrobial Stewardship / organization & administration
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.
  • Decision Support Techniques
  • Drug Utilization
  • Guidelines as Topic
  • Humans
  • Interprofessional Relations
  • Research
  • United States
  • United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents