Transformation of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs Through Technology and Informatics.

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Transformation of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs Through Technology and Informatics.

Infect Dis Clin North Am. 2014 Jun;28(2):291-300

Authors: Kullar R, Goff DA

Abstract
The successful integration of technology in antimicrobial stewardship programs has made it possible for clinicians to function more efficiently. With government endorsement of electronic health records (EHRs), EHRs and clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) are being used as decision support tools to aid clinicians in efforts to improve antibiotic use. Likewise, medical applications (apps) have provided educational tools easily accessible to clinicians through their mobile devices. In this article, the impact that informatics and technology have had on promoting antibiotic stewardship is described, focusing on EHRs and CDSSs, apps, electronic resources, and social media.

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