Browsing Bergen Open Research Archive by Author "Smith, Ingrid"
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The association between adherence to national antibiotic guidelines and mortality, readmission and length of stay in hospital inpatients: results from a Norwegian multicentre, observational cohort study
Wathne, Jannicke Slettli; Harthug, Stig; Kleppe, Lars Kåre Selland; Blix, Hege Salvesen; Nilsen, Roy Miodini; Charani, Esmita; Smith, Ingrid (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-04-15)Background: Clinical antibiotic prescribing guidelines are essential in defining responsible use in the local context. Our objective was to investigate the association between adherence to national antibiotic prescribing ... -
Causal Analysis of World Health Organization's Surgical Safety Checklist Implementation Quality and Impact on Care Processes and Patient Outcomes: Secondary Analysis From a Large Stepped Wedge Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial in Norway
Haugen, Arvid Steinar; Wæhle, Hilde Valen; Almeland, Stian Kreken; Harthug, Stig; Sevdalis, Nick; Eide, Geir Egil; Nortvedt, Monica Wammen; Smith, Ingrid; Softeland, Eirik (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Objective: We hypothesize that high-quality implementation of the World Health Organization's Surgical Safety Checklist (SSC) will lead to improved care processes and subsequently reduction of peri- and postoperative ... -
The effect of antibiotic stewardship interventions with stakeholder involvement in hospital settings: A multicentre, cluster randomized controlled intervention study
Wathne, Jannicke Slettli; Kleppe, Lars Kåre Selland; Harthug, Stig; Blix, Hege Salvesen; Nilsen, Roy Miodini; Charani, Esmita; Smith, Ingrid (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2018-09-10)Background: There is limited evidence from multicenter, randomized controlled studies to inform planning and implementation of antibiotic stewardship interventions in hospitals. Methods: A cluster randomized, controlled, ... -
Identifying targets for antibiotic stewardship interventions through analysis of the antibiotic prescribing process in hospitals - a multicentre observational cohort study
Wathne, Jannicke Slettli; Skodvin, Brita; Charani, Esmita; Harthug, Stig; Blix, Hege Salvesen; Nilsen, Roy Miodini; Kleppe, Lars Kåre Selland; Vukovic, Marta; Smith, Ingrid (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020)Background: In order to change antibiotic prescribing behaviour, we need to understand the prescribing process. The aim of this study was to identify targets for antibiotic stewardship interventions in hospitals through ... -
Investigation of perioperative work processes in provision of antibiotic prophylaxis: a prospective descriptive qualitative study across surgical specialties in Norway
Harthug, Stig; Søfteland, Eirik; Haugen, Arvid Steinar; Sevdalis, Nick; Smith, Ingrid; Wiig, Siri; Aase, Karina; Wæhle, Hilde Valen (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Abstract Objective: Surgical site infections are known postoperative complications, yet the most preventable of healthcare-associated infections. Correct provision of surgical antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP) is crucial. Use ... -
Use of microbiology tests in the era of increasing AMR rates- a multicentre hospital cohort study
Skodvin, Brita; Wathne, Jannicke Slettli; Lindemann, Paul Christoffer; Harthug, Stig; Nilsen, Roy Miodini; Charani, Esmita; Syre, Heidi; Kittang, Bård Reiakvam; Kleppe, Lars Kåre Selland; Smith, Ingrid (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019-02-04)Background: Effective use of microbiology test results may positively influence patient outcomes and limit the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics. However, studies indicate that their potential is not fully utilized. We ...