Publications by authors named "Erik Scherpf"
JAMA Netw Open
February 2021
Article Synopsis
- Regulatory agencies in the US advocate for antibiotic stewardship programs (ASPs) in hospitals, yet the best way to implement these programs effectively remains unclear.
- The study aimed to evaluate the impact of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality's Safety Program on reducing antibiotic use in 437 US hospitals over a year, with a focus on improving decision-making among clinicians.
- Results indicated that most participating hospitals adhered to the program, and its outcomes were assessed through data on antibiotic use before and after the program's implementation, alongside other clinical metrics.
