Penicillin allergy reassessment for treatment improvement: A dental office tool to support appropriate penicillin allergy labeling

CONCLUSIONS: Patient and HCW feedback on the PARTI tool was used to finalize a tool for the dental office to provide to patients who are candidates for PCN allergy reassessment. The feedback will also be used to inform an upcoming pilot study in US dental offices, focused on the process for PCN allergy reassessment and health record documentation.PRACTICAL IMPLICATIONS: Deploying the PARTI tool in dental offices is pivotal, as mislabeling patients with PCN allergies could have severe consequences, such as hindering the prescription of lifesaving antibiotics for conditions like endocarditis, in the future. This implementation not only enhances communication between dentists and patients, but it is also crucial for ensuring improved patient safety and maintaining accurate medical records among health care settings.PMID:38520419 | DOI:10.1016/j.adaj.2023.12.007
Source: Journal of the American Dental Association - Category: Dentistry Authors: Source Type: research