A qualitative process evaluation of the introduction of procalcitonin testing as an antimicrobial stewardship intervention

Conclusion This process evaluation provides a detailed analysis of the implementation of procalcitonin testing as an antimicrobial stewardship intervention. The positive findings of this process evaluation and feasibility study should be built upon and a full randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation should be conducted in a variety of hospital settings to confirm the effectiveness of procalcitonin as an antimicrobial stewardship intervention.
Source: International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research