Optimizing antibiotics in residents of nursing homes: protocol of a randomized trial

• Main Authors: Simor Andrew (Author), McGeer Allison (Author), Lohfeld Lynne (Author), Brazil Kevin (Author), Loeb Mark (Author), Stevenson Kurt (Author), Walter Stephen (Author), Zoutman Dick (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2002-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Antibiotics are frequently prescribed for older adults who reside in long-term care facilities. A substantial proportion of antibiotic use in this setting is inappropriate. Antibiotics are often prescribed for asymptomatic bacteriuri...