Understanding Antibiotic Stewardship Measures
Author Information
Author(s): Arena Christen J. PharmD, MLS, Veve Michael P. PharmD, MPH, Fried Steven T. MD, Ware Felisa MSA, BS, Lee Patricia PharmD, BCACP, Shallal Anita B. MD
Primary Institution: Henry Ford Hospital
Hypothesis
How can HEDIS measures improve outpatient antibiotic prescribing practices?
Conclusion
The review highlights the importance of HEDIS measures in guiding effective antibiotic stewardship in ambulatory settings.
Supporting Evidence
- Ambulatory settings account for approximately 60% of all US antibiotic expenditures.
- Up to 50% of outpatient antibiotic prescriptions are considered unnecessary.
- HEDIS measures help assess the quality of antibiotic prescribing across health plans.
Takeaway
This study looks at how doctors can use specific guidelines to make sure they don't give out too many antibiotics when they're not needed.
Methodology
The review analyzes existing literature on HEDIS measures and their application in outpatient antibiotic stewardship.
Potential Biases
Potential biases may arise from the reliance on existing studies and data that may not be comprehensive.
Limitations
The review may not cover all potential barriers and enablers in antibiotic stewardship due to the vastness of the topic.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Confidence Interval
95%CI, 0.44–0.63
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website