Publications by authors named "Anders Bjerrum"
Improving Antibiotic Use in Nursing Homes by Infection Prevention and Control and Antibiotic Stewardship (IMAGINE): Protocol for a Before-and-After Intervention and Implementation Study.
Ana García-Sangenís Daniela Modena Jette Nygaard Jensen Athina Chalkidou Valeria S Antsupova Anders Bjerrum
JMIR Res Protoc
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- There is a significant need to reduce infections, especially urinary tract infections (UTIs), and improve antibiotic use in nursing homes amid rising antimicrobial resistance.
- The study aims to tackle health care-associated infections through a comprehensive intervention for health care professionals in nursing homes across eight European countries.
- A before-and-after audit approach will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of strategies, including training and feedback on infection control practices and appropriate antibiotic prescribing.
Background: Excessive and inappropriate use of antibiotics is the most important driver of antimicrobial resistance. The aim of the HAPPY PATIENT project is to evaluate the adaptation of European Union (EU) recommendations on the prudent use of antimicrobials in human health by evaluating the impact of a multifaceted intervention targeting different categories of healthcare professionals (HCPs) on common community-acquired infectious diseases, especially respiratory and urinary tract infections.
Methods/design: HAPPY PATIENT was initiated in January 2021 and is planned to end in December 2023.