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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Hospital Epidemiology
  • Quality Improvement

Background:

  • Inappropriate treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) is a common issue in hospitals.
  • Over-treatment contributes to antimicrobial resistance and increased healthcare costs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate ASB treatment rates across three hospitals.
  • To assess the impact of a hospitalist-focused educational intervention on ASB treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective, interventional trial involving adult patients with positive urine cultures.
  • Educational intervention (pocket card) followed by a pharmacist-based intervention.
  • Medical record review at baseline and post-intervention for UTI signs, symptoms, and antimicrobial use.

Main Results:

  • Educational intervention decreased ASB treatment rates by 23.5% (P=.001).
  • Greatest reductions observed in patients without classic UTI signs/symptoms (34.1%) or urinary catheters (31.2%).
  • Pharmacist intervention most effective for catheterized patients.

Conclusions:

  • Hospitalist-focused educational interventions significantly reduce ASB treatment rates.
  • Tailored approaches based on patient characteristics and site may enhance effectiveness.
  • Interventions can improve antimicrobial stewardship in hospital settings.