Risk Factors for Hospital Readmission Following Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT)
Abstract Introduction A main goal of outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) is to streamline patient care and minimize time spent in the inpatient hospital setting. The identification of characteristics of patients who return to the hospital after being discharged on OPAT may identify modif...
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| description | Abstract Introduction A main goal of outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) is to streamline patient care and minimize time spent in the inpatient hospital setting. The identification of characteristics of patients who return to the hospital after being discharged on OPAT may identify modifiable steps that can be taken to reduce risk of hospital readmission as a practice improvement strategy. Methods We performed a retrospective analysis of adult patients prescribed OPAT for ≥ 14 days prescribed by infectious disease consultation for non-urinary tract infections (non-UTI). We compared characteristics including demographics, sites of infection, microbiology, and antimicrobial therapy prescribed. Results Of 233 adult OPAT patients with non-UTI infections receiving ID consultation, 61 (26%) were readmitted to the hospital (60 days), of which 37 (60%) were due to treatment failure. Ceftriaxone once daily was the most prescribed antimicrobial therapy. Microbiology and infection sites were similar between the two groups. Obesity (body mass index, BMI > 30 kg/m2) was more frequent among readmitted patients versus those not readmitted (odds ratio 3.6, 95% confidence interval 1.9–6.5, p < 0.0001). Polymicrobial infections were significantly more frequent among the readmitted group compared with the non-readmitted group (odds ratio 3.2, 95% confidence interval 1.7–6.0, p = 0.0004). Conclusions Patients with obesity may not be receiving sufficient antimicrobial exposure with standard antibiotic dosing regimens, particularly with ceftriaxone. Antibiotic dosing in patients with obesity requires further study and optimization, particularly with cephalosporins. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-bf8cf43cf41e428eaeef50072b518ced2025-08-20T03:46:11ZengAdis, Springer HealthcareInfectious Diseases and Therapy2193-82292193-63822025-07-011481989199510.1007/s40121-025-01182-7Risk Factors for Hospital Readmission Following Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT)Melanie Yousif0Matthew Geriak1Logan Vasina2George Sakoulas3Sharp Memorial Hospital PharmacySharp Healthcare Center for ResearchSharp Memorial Hospital PharmacySharp Rees Stealy Medical GroupAbstract Introduction A main goal of outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) is to streamline patient care and minimize time spent in the inpatient hospital setting. The identification of characteristics of patients who return to the hospital after being discharged on OPAT may identify modifiable steps that can be taken to reduce risk of hospital readmission as a practice improvement strategy. Methods We performed a retrospective analysis of adult patients prescribed OPAT for ≥ 14 days prescribed by infectious disease consultation for non-urinary tract infections (non-UTI). We compared characteristics including demographics, sites of infection, microbiology, and antimicrobial therapy prescribed. Results Of 233 adult OPAT patients with non-UTI infections receiving ID consultation, 61 (26%) were readmitted to the hospital (60 days), of which 37 (60%) were due to treatment failure. Ceftriaxone once daily was the most prescribed antimicrobial therapy. Microbiology and infection sites were similar between the two groups. Obesity (body mass index, BMI > 30 kg/m2) was more frequent among readmitted patients versus those not readmitted (odds ratio 3.6, 95% confidence interval 1.9–6.5, p < 0.0001). Polymicrobial infections were significantly more frequent among the readmitted group compared with the non-readmitted group (odds ratio 3.2, 95% confidence interval 1.7–6.0, p = 0.0004). Conclusions Patients with obesity may not be receiving sufficient antimicrobial exposure with standard antibiotic dosing regimens, particularly with ceftriaxone. Antibiotic dosing in patients with obesity requires further study and optimization, particularly with cephalosporins.https://doi.org/10.1007/s40121-025-01182-7OPATReadmissionPolymicrobial infectionObesityAntibiotic dosing |
| spellingShingle | Melanie Yousif Matthew Geriak Logan Vasina George Sakoulas Risk Factors for Hospital Readmission Following Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) Infectious Diseases and Therapy OPAT Readmission Polymicrobial infection Obesity Antibiotic dosing |
| title | Risk Factors for Hospital Readmission Following Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) |
| title_full | Risk Factors for Hospital Readmission Following Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) |
| title_fullStr | Risk Factors for Hospital Readmission Following Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) |
| title_full_unstemmed | Risk Factors for Hospital Readmission Following Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) |
| title_short | Risk Factors for Hospital Readmission Following Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) |
| title_sort | risk factors for hospital readmission following outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy opat |
| topic | OPAT Readmission Polymicrobial infection Obesity Antibiotic dosing |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1007/s40121-025-01182-7 |
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