Implementation of an interruptive electronic health record alert improves optimal antibiotic prescribing in ambulatory patients with acute bacterial sinusitis: a quasi-experiment

Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology 2026 Open access

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Authors: Stormmy R. Boettcher, Anita B. Shallal, Adrienne Vaught, Steven T Fried, John R. Craig, Brian M. Church, Rachel M. Kenney, Susan L. Davis, Michael P. Veve
DOI: 10.1017/ash.2025.10283
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Abstract

Abstract Sinusitis is a leading cause for outpatient antibiotics. An interruptive electronic health record alert was implemented to promote optimal antibiotic selection and duration for acute bacterial sinusitis when suboptimal treatment is ordered. After implementation, optimal antibiotic prescribing significantly increased 7% preintervention versus 30% postintervention, (unadjOR, 5.69; 95% CI, 2.36 – 13.72; P < .001).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Antibiotic Use and Resistance Electronic Health Records Systems Healthcare cost quality practices

Publication details

Journal / source
Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Volume
6
Issue
1
Pages
e24–e24
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN