Publications by authors named "Kate McGraw-Allen"
Clin Med (Lond)
August 2018
Article Synopsis
- Evidence-based audit tools identified the need for antibiotic stewardship improvements to meet NHS England targets in a 750-bed teaching hospital, reviewing 139 patients on antibiotics.
- Severe community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) and urinary tract infection (UTI) cases revealed prolonged antibiotic courses, with 19% above recommendations.
- Key improvement areas include better adherence to UTI diagnostic criteria, aligning antibiotic course lengths with local guidelines, and ensuring timely switches from IV to oral antibiotics when appropriate.
