Bacteriophages
August 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
This policy brief from RWJF grantee Extending the Cure examines phages the advantages and disadvantages of phage therapy, other potential applications and the road ahead
Provider Incentives
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If You Have Pneumonia, Which Emergency Department will Give the Best Care?
May 17, 2012 | Program Result
Researchers at Emory University Department of Emergency Medicine analyzed data from two Atlanta emergency departments to ascertain barriers to achieving standard metrics of performance for treatment of patients with pneumonia.
Antibacterial R & D Incentives
October 1, 2011 | Journal Article
This study suggests that government incentives are needed to encourage the research and development that goes into producing novel antibiotics, in addition to increasing development of new ones.
Seasonal and Temperature-Associated Increases in Gram-Negative Bacterial Bloodstream Infections Among Hospitalized Patients
September 26, 2011 | Journal Article
This study shows a sharp upswing in some potentially lethal hospital infections in the summer months. Hospitals must be on the alert for spread of infections in warm weather.
The Interagency Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance
May 1, 2010 | Issue Brief
This brief from Extending the Cure looks at ITFAR's origins, action plan and future direction.
Lessons from the Pioneers
July 1, 2010 | Report
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) account for 99,000 deaths per year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In an effort to curb the spread of HAIs, 27 states now require health care facilities to publicly report infecti ...
Balancing Interests of Hospitals and Nurse Researchers
June 11, 2011 | Journal Article
Benefits outweigh the risks of conducting collaborative nursing research.
Respiratory Fluoroquiolone Use and Influenza
June 10, 2011 | Journal Article
Seasonal patterns of antibiotic use show unnecessary prescriptions given to treat flu-like symptoms.
The Relationship Between Organizational Climate and Quality of Chronic Disease Management
June 1, 2011 | Journal Article
When there is a positive relational climate in a clinic, patients are more likely to receive care that adheres to guidelines.
Analyzing How Different Patient Groups Respond to Questions About Their Health Care
January 24, 2012 | Story
Rodriguez investigated the degree of differential item functioning on the Clinician & Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CG-CAHPS) survey.