Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

International guidelines for infectious diseases: a practical guide.

I C Gyssens1

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Erasmus MC University Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands. i.gyssens@erasmusmc.nl

The Netherlands Journal of Medicine
|September 28, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This review details infectious disease (ID) guideline programs, focusing on antimicrobial therapy. It highlights how varying guideline acceptance influences antibiotic prescribing and infection control practices globally.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Practice testing of generic quality indicators for responsible antibiotic use in nine hospitals in the Dutch-Belgian border area.

The Journal of hospital infection·2022
Same author

Heterologous effects of vaccination and trained immunity.

Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·2019
Same author

Animal models for research in human infectious diseases. CMI editorial policy.

Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·2019
Same author

Mycobacterial skin and soft tissue infections: TB or not TB?

The Netherlands journal of medicine·2018
Same author

Views and experiences with regard to antibiotic use of hospitalized patients in five European countries: a qualitative descriptive study.

Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·2018
Same author

Patient-related determinants of antibiotic use: a systematic review.

Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·2018

Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health
  • Clinical Practice Guidelines

Background:

  • Numerous organizations are developing infectious disease (ID) guidelines.
  • Guideline acceptance and implementation vary significantly across countries.
  • National differences impact antibiotic prescribing and infection control practices in healthcare settings and the community.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide updated information on ID guideline programs, with a specific focus on antimicrobial therapy.
  • To assist clinicians in their roles as healthcare providers and developers of local antibiotic guidelines.
  • To present international and national ID guideline programs available in English.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing infectious disease guideline programs.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Analysis of factors influencing guideline acceptance and practice variation.
  • Compilation of resources for accessing guidelines.

    • Main Results:

    • A wide array of ID guideline programs exist internationally and nationally.
    • Antimicrobial therapy is a key focus within many guideline initiatives.
    • Guidelines are often accessible online, free of charge, facilitating their dissemination.

    Conclusions:

    • Understanding and utilizing ID guidelines is crucial for standardizing care.
    • The development and dissemination of accessible guidelines can improve antimicrobial stewardship and infection control.
    • Clinicians play a vital role in both adhering to and developing evidence-based local guidelines.