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Project Number: | I01HX002171-01A1 |
| Title: | Less is More: Improving Antimicrobial Stewardship for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria |
| Principal Investigator: | Barbara W. Trautner |
| Location: | Houston, TX |
| Congressional District Code: | 9 |
| Research Service: | Health Services R&D |
| Project Period: | February 2018 - September 2021 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $161,628 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,168,333 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: Project Background/Rationale: Antimicrobial stewardship as a means to combat the spread of antibiotic- resistant bacteria has become a national priority, both within and outside the VHA. This IIR project focuses on improving Veteran safety by reducing inappropriate use of antimicrobials for asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB), a very common condition that leads to antimicrobial overuse in acute and long-term care. We conducted a successful intervention to decrease guideline-discordant ordering of uri... |