Improved paediatric antimicrobial prescribing with a smartphone application: a before and after interventional study

Conclusion There was a significant and sustained improvement in adherence to paediatric antimicrobial guidelines following the introduction of a prescribing support app. The need to seek guidance for antimicrobial doses due to the age-based and weight-based calculations in paediatrics may mean that AMS interventions such as decision support and prescribing tools are particularly well suited to paediatric prescribing.
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Category: Pediatrics Authors: Tags: Original research Source Type: research