Hospital docs get report cards on antibiotic use to curb superbugs
NCT ID NCT07368660
First seen Jan 29, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 18 times
Summary
This study tested a quality improvement program where hospital doctors received regular reports comparing their antibiotic prescribing rates to their peers. The goal was to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use, which can lead to side effects like diarrhea and antibiotic-resistant infections. All 147 hospital medicine providers at four Emory hospitals participated, and researchers tracked changes in prescribing patterns and patient outcomes.
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Locations
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Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Johns Creek, Georgia, 30097, United States
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Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, 30308, United States
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Emory University Hospital (EUH)
Atlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM)
Atlanta, Georgia, 30308, United States
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