Publications by authors named "F Jover-Diaz"
Article Synopsis
- Antibiotic Stewardship Programs (ASP) have been shown to enhance antibiotic treatment for Gram-negative bacilli bloodstream infections, leading to improved treatment optimization.
- A study conducted over several years analyzed the effects of ASP on patient outcomes, finding significant improvements in directed and overall treatment optimization, although empirical treatment improvements were not statistically significant.
- Despite these advancements in treatment practices, the study reported no notable changes in mortality rates, readmission, or length of hospital stays among patients.
Greater acceptance of routine HIV testing (opt-out) by patients attending an infectious disease unit in Spain.
J Int Assoc Physicians AIDS Care (Chic)
February 2014
Objective: Our objective was to determine attitudes and opinions of patients seen in our ID Unit on conducting HIV testing universally.
Methods: The survey was conducted in patients between 18 and 65 years without known HIV infection. Requested information about the test was previous embodiment, reasons for rejection, opinion on the universal realization, benefits and/or drawbacks, possible test performance, and availability of results "test negative stigma.