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1 to 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedJump RL, Heath B, Crnich CJ
Knowledge, beliefs, and confidence regarding infections and antimicrobial stewardship: a survey of Veterans Affairs providers who care for older adults.
The reseasrchers conducted an anonymous survey of providers who care for older adults from 10 Veterans Affairs long-term-care facilities to assess their knowledge, beliefs, and confidence toward treating infections and antimicrobial stewardship. They found that the average score on 5 questions assessing knowledge was 3.6 out of 5.0, thus supporting a need for education regarding the care of older adults with infections.
AHRQ-funded; HS023866.
Citation: Jump RL, Heath B, Crnich CJ .
Knowledge, beliefs, and confidence regarding infections and antimicrobial stewardship: a survey of Veterans Affairs providers who care for older adults.
Am J Infect Control 2015 Mar;43(3):298-300. doi: 10.1016/j.ajic.2014.11.017.
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Keywords: Antimicrobial Stewardship, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Long-Term Care, Medication
Schweizer ML, Cullen JJ, Perencevich EN
Costs associated with surgical site infections in Veterans Affairs hospitals.
This study evaluated surgical site infections(SSIs) in 1,756 Veterans Administration patients to determine the excess costs associated with total, deep, and superficial SSIs. It found that the highest risk-adjusted costs occurred with deep SSIs and SSIs associated with neurosurgery patients.
AHRQ-funded; HS021992
Citation: Schweizer ML, Cullen JJ, Perencevich EN .
Costs associated with surgical site infections in Veterans Affairs hospitals.
JAMA Surg. 2014 Jun;149(6):575-581. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2013.4663..
Keywords: Surgery, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs), Patient Safety, Healthcare Costs