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Effectiveness of telemedicine in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (Tele-OPAT): A systematic review

Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare, 2022
Introduction Telemedicine is increasingly used to deliver healthcare in many clinical specialities. However, the adoption of telemedicine in the delivery of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) has been relatively slow and limited.
Oyewole Christopher Durojaiye, Ihsan Jibril, Evangelos I Kritsotakis   +2 more
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Successful Integration of Clinical Pharmacists in an OPAT Program: A Real-Life Multidisciplinary Circuit

Antibiotics, 2022
Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) programs encompass a range of healthcare processes aiming to treat infections at home, with the preferential use of the intravenous route.
Sara Ortonobes, Abel Mujal-Martínez, María de Castro Julve, Alba González-Sánchez, Rafael Jiménez-Pérez, Manuel Hernández-Ávila, Natalia De Alfonso, Ingrid Maye-Pérez, Teresa Valle-Delmás, Alba Rodríguez-Sánchez, Jessica Pino-García, Mònica Gómez-Valent   +11 more
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Pushing the agenda for intravenous push administration in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy

Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease, 2023
Intravenous push (IVP) antimicrobial administration refers to rapid bolus infusion of medication. This drug delivery method offers improved patient convenience, superior patient and nursing satisfaction, and cost savings when used in outpatient ...
Tanner M. Johnson, Leah C. Whitman Webster, Meera Mehta, Jessica E. Johnson, Nicolás Cortés-Penfield, Christina G. Rivera   +5 more
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Antimicrobial stewardship in the outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) setting: the impact of prescription assessment by an infectious diseases specialist

Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2021
Objective: In recent years, the use of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) has increased, resulting in the need to ensure its rational and adequate utilization.
Valéria Cassettari, Newton Novato, Maria Helena Flesch Onuchic   +2 more
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Practice Guidelines for Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) in Germany [PDF]

Infection
Abstract Purpose The practice guideline for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) aims to encourage broader adoption of OPAT into routine clinical practice in Germany. Methods The guideline was developed according to the guideline development framework by the Association of the Scientific Medical Societies (AWMF) in Germany ...
Tometten, Lukas, Trost, Ulrike, Jürgens, Linda, Achterberg, Stephan, Arenz, Lukas, Audebert, Franz, Bickel, Markus, Dolff, Sebastian, Draenert, Rika, Ewering, Silke, Fischer, Julia, Friedrichs, Anette, Hagel, Stefan, Hennigs, Annette, Horn, Dagmar, Isner, Caroline, Khatamzas, Elham, Lanckohr, Christian, Lang, Henriette, Matthews, Hanna, Müller, Beate Sigrid, Neubert, Jennifer, Schmiedel, Stefan, Simon, Arne, Tepasse, Phil-Robin, Waldeck, Frederike, Lehmann, Clara, Stegemann, Miriam   +27 more
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Outpatient Subcutaneous Antimicrobial Therapy (OSCAT) as a Measure to Improve the Quality and Efficiency of Healthcare Delivery for Patients With Serious Bacterial Infections

Frontiers in Medicine, 2020
Since the 1970s, outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) has been a viable option for patients who require intravenous antibiotics when hospitalization is not warranted.
Tristan Ferry, Tristan Ferry, Tristan Ferry, Tristan Ferry, Thomas P. Lodise, Jason C. Gallagher, Emmanuel Forestier, Sylvain Goutelle, Sylvain Goutelle, Vincent H. Tam, John F. Mohr, Claire Roubaud-Baudron, Claire Roubaud-Baudron   +12 more
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Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy for Surgery Patients: A Comparison with Previous Standard of Care

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, 2013
BACKGROUND: Current literature reports that outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) programs improve cure rates, and reduce length of hospitalization and costs. OPAT programs are still relatively new in Canada.
Anjie Yang, Ron Fung, James Brunton, Linda Dresser   +3 more
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Being ‘at-home’ on outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT): a qualitative study of parents’ experiences of paediatric OPAT [PDF]

Archives of Disease in Childhood, 2019
ObjectiveTo better understand the factors that facilitate and hinder a positive experience of paediatric outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT).DesignQualitative study using semistructured interviews.SettingA dedicated paediatric consultant-led hospital-based, outreach OPAT service in England.ParticipantsParticipants were primarily parents ...
Bernie Carter, Debra Fisher-Smith, David Porter, Steven Lane, Matthew Peak, David Taylor-Robinson, Louise Bracken, Enitan Carrol   +7 more
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Retrospective analysis of outcomes of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) for necrotising otitis externa [PDF]

European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 2022
Necrotising otitis externa (NOE) is an uncommon but life-threatening infection that requires prolonged systemic antimicrobial therapy. This study aims to identify factors associated with treatment response and outcome in patients with NOE treated through outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT).
Chris Durojaiye, O., Slucka, A., I Kritsotakis, E.   +2 more
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Best practices, implementation and challenges of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy: results of a worldwide survey among healthcare providers

Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease, 2023
Background: Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) is considered a patient-friendly and cost-effective practice. Patients in the OPAT service can be at risk for developing adverse events.
Moska Hassanzai, Fadime Adanç, Birgit C P Koch, Nelianne J Verkaik, Jakob van Oldenrijk, Jorg L de Bruin, Brenda C M de Winter, Hein A W van Onzenoort   +7 more
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