Early switching of antibiotic therapy from intravenous to oral using a combination of education, pocket-sized cards and switch advice: A practical intervention resulting in reduced length of hospital stay

•The impact of a combination of interventions to promote an early switch from intravenous (IV) to oral antibiotic was studied.•The median length of IV therapy decreased by 2 days due to the interventions.•Substantial cost savings and reduced length of hospital stay were achieved with the interventio...

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Veröffentlicht in:	International journal of antimicrobial agents 2020-01, Vol.55 (1), p.105769-105769, Article 105769
Hauptverfasser:	Mouwen, A.M.A., Dijkstra, J.A., Jong, E., Buijtels, P.C.A.M., Pasker-de Jong, P.C.M., Nagtegaal, J.E.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	antibiotics antimicrobial stewardship guidelines hospital switch therapy
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