J Glob Antimicrob Resist 2022 03 13;28:53-58. Epub 2021 Dec 13.
Infection Management and Prevention Service, Queensland Children's Hospital, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; School of Clinical Medicine, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Objectives: Little is known about the benefits of timely switch from intravenous (IV) to oral antibiotic therapy in children. We evaluated the appropriateness of IV-to-oral switch of antibiotic therapy in remote and regional areas of Australia following the implementation of a multifaceted package of interventions.
Methods: The intervention package, including clinician guidelines, medication review stickers, patient information leaflets and educational resources, was implemented in seven facilities in Queensland, Australia. Read More