A Bundle of the Top 10 OPAT Publications in 2021

Area of Science:

• Infectious Diseases
• Antimicrobial Stewardship
• Health Services Research

Background:

• Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) is increasingly utilized in patient care.
• Keeping abreast of the latest research in OPAT can be challenging for clinicians.
• A curated summary of significant publications aids in maintaining current knowledge.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify and summarize the most impactful outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) publications from 2021.
• To provide a concise overview of key advancements and findings in the OPAT field.
• To assist healthcare professionals in staying updated with critical OPAT literature.

Main Methods:

• A multidisciplinary panel of OPAT clinicians was assembled.
• All OPAT-related publications from the year 2021 were systematically reviewed.
• Manuscripts were ranked based on their perceived significance and clinical relevance.

Main Results:

• The top 10 highest-ranked OPAT publications of 2021 were identified.
• Key themes and findings across these selected manuscripts are summarized.
• This article presents a high-level overview of these pivotal studies.

Conclusions:

• This review offers a valuable resource for clinicians seeking to stay informed about recent OPAT research.
• The "top 10" publications represent significant contributions to the field of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy.
• Understanding these key studies can enhance the quality and evidence base of OPAT practices.