Volume-adjusted antimicrobial prescribing rate: An automated method for identifying antimicrobial over-prescribers in ambulatory care

摘要

BackgroundA major target for outpatient antimicrobial stewardship has been the unnecessary use of antimicrobials, particularly for acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs). The objective of this study was to determine whether data electronically extracted from the medical record (i.e., volume-adjusted antimicrobial prescribing rate) could identify outpatient providers who are more likely to prescribe unnecessary antimicrobials.