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Outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy in a renal transplant population: A single-center experience

Saudi Journal of Kidney Diseases and Transplantation, 2015
Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) is a well-established method in medical specialties. Its use in renal transplant recipients has not been thoroughly explored. No guidelines within this patient subset exist.
Jade Harrison, Mohammad Ayaz Hossain, Mohamed Morsy, Abbas Ghazanfar   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Poster Sessions

HemaSphere, Volume 10, Issue S1, June 2026.
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Virtual care pathways for people living with HIV: A mixed‐methods systematic review

HIV Medicine, Volume 26, Issue 1, Page 44-69, January 2025.
Abstract Background The COVID‐19 pandemic prompted an unprecedented surge in virtual services, necessitating a rapid shift to digital healthcare approaches. This review focuses on evaluating the evidence of virtual care (VC) in delivering HIV care, considering the complex nature of HIV and the need for tailored‐approaches, especially for marginalized ...
Hamzah Z. Farooq, Louise Whitton, Chikondi Mwendera, Pip Divall, Sophie J. I. M. Spitters, Jane Anderson, John P Thornhill   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

The application of antimicrobial stewardship knowledge to nursing practice: A national survey of United Kingdom pre‐registration nursing students

Journal of Advanced Nursing, Volume 81, Issue 1, Page 198-209, January 2025.
Abstract Aim To assess student nurses understanding and skills in the application of antimicrobial stewardship knowledge to practice. Design Quantitative. Methods Cross‐sectional survey. Results Five hundred and twenty three student nurses responded across 23 UK universities.
Molly Courtenay, Clare Hawker, Rose Gallagher, Enrique Castro‐Sanchez, Dinah J. Gould, Faten Al Salti, Jennifer Bate, Daniel Cooper, Rebecca Cooper, Rebecca Craig, Rebecca Dickinson, Debbie Fallon, Sharon Mcleod, Kate Morrow, Valerie Ness, Andrew Nichols, Sarah O'reilly, Sarah Partington, J. Claire Sevenoaks, Matthew Sunter, Jane Turner, Liz W. Underhill, Sarah L. Weaver   +22 more
wiley   +1 more source

Management of outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy: a United States-based multi-center survey

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Objective: Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) programs continue to evolve with increases in multidisciplinary teams, complex oral antibiotics, long-acting injectable antimicrobials, patients with substance use disorder (SUD) and ...
Laila M. Castellino, Christina G. Rivera, Susan E. Beekmann, Philip M. Polgreen, Monica M. Mahoney, Sara C. Keller   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessing the Acceptability and Cost Consequences of Implementing Elastomeric Devices for Administration of Intravenous Antibiotics at Home: A Mixed‐Methods Evaluation

Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Volume 2025, Issue 1, 2025.
Introduction Pressure on NHS services necessitates implementation of innovative solutions to provide appropriate and cost‐effective care. This study evaluates the acceptability, feasibility and cost‐effectiveness of implementing home medication preparation and elastomeric device filling for the administration of intravenous antibiotics from the UK NHS ...
Stephanie Howard Wilsher, Mary Onoja, Alan Bellinger, Debbie Pyne, Mikyung Kelly Seo, Katherine Cummergen, Elizabeth Kendrick, Saval Khanal, Hongda Liu   +8 more
wiley   +1 more source

Patient Characteristics and Outcomes of Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy: A Retrospective Study

Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, 2016
Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) is a safe and effective alternative to hospitalization for many patients with infectious diseases. The objective of this study was to describe the OPAT experience at a Canadian tertiary academic centre ...
Marie Yan, Marion Elligsen, Andrew E. Simor, Nick Daneman   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Safety of Nurse- and Self-Administered Paediatric Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy

Antibiotics, 2020
This study aimed to compare and contrast the safety and efficacy of nurse- and self-administered paediatric outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) models of care and to identify clinical factors associated with documented adverse events (AEs).
Shanthy Sriskandarajah, Brett Ritchie, Janet K. Sluggett, Jodie G. Hobbs and Karen J. Reynolds   +3 more
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Assessment of Posttransplant Bacteremia Caused by Extended‐Spectrum Beta‐Lactamase–Producing Gram‐Negative Bacteria Among Kidney Transplant Recipients

Clinical Transplantation, Volume 38, Issue 7, July 2024.
ABSTRACT Background Extended‐spectrum beta‐lactamase–producing gram‐negative rods (ESBL‐GNR) are a rising cause of bacteremia in kidney transplant recipients (KT). The study purpose was to examine patient mortality, allograft survival, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) at the end of 1 year, and readmission rates while looking at treatment ...
Madeleine S. Tilley, Seth W. Edwards, Matthew L. Brown, Peng Li, Shikha Mehta, Jeremey Walker, Kristofer C. Gutierrez   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Emergency department-initiated outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy in Taiwan: A retrospective cohort study on clinical outcomes and cost analysis

Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection
Background: ED-initiated outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) aims to reduce admissions and relieve ED boarding. In practice, however, OPAT may be used as a “middle-ground” alternative to oral therapy, complicating assessment of its true ...
Yu-Kai Chen, Ching-Tai Huang, Feng-Lin Wang, Yi-Ling Chan, Tien-Ming Chan, Tse-Hsuan Su   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source