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Fundamentals and implementation of Microbiological Diagnostic Stewardship Programs.
Luis Martínez-martínezGermán BouRafael CantónDavid NavarroJordi Vilasubject
0301 basic medicinemedicine.medical_specialtyNursing staffbusiness.industryCost effectivenessDiagnostic Tests RoutineCost-Benefit Analysis030106 microbiologyDiagnostic algorithmsCommunicable Diseases03 medical and health sciences0302 clinical medicineContinuous evaluationQuality control systemMultidisciplinary approachMedicineHumansMedical physics030212 general & internal medicineStewardshipbusinessRoutine caredescription
Microbiological diagnostic stewardship programs promote coordinated measures aimed at optimizing the use of diagnostic techniques, thus favouring the adoption of adequate and cost-effective therapeutic, clinical and preventive decisions. The implementation of microbiological diagnostic stewardship relies upon the creation of multidisciplinary committees led by clinical microbiologists for the design of diagnostic algorithms, the adequacy of the laboratory computer system to monitor the relevance of the requested diagnostic tests, the implementation of a quality control system, the design and performance of studies of cost-effectiveness, the training of the petitioner and the technical and nursing staff and the continuous evaluation of the program. The incorporation of microbiological diagnostic stewardship in routine care reports tangible benefits for the patient while strengthening the pivotal role of the clinical microbiologist in the management of infectious diseases.
| year | journal | country | edition | language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-01 | Enfermedades infecciosas y microbiologia clinica (English ed.) |