ArticleBMJ open2018
Quality of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) care from the patient's perspective: a qualitative study.
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27 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 45 citations in OpenAlex.
- Pharmacists in OPAT: a systematic review and meta-analysis.The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy · 2026Pooled it
- Quality Indicators for Appropriate Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy in Adults: A Systematic Review and RAND-modified Delphi Procedure.Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America · 2020Pooled it
- Continuous Intravenous Acyclovir as Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy for HSV and VZV Neurological Infections: A Case Series With Pharmacokinetic and Cost Evaluation, and Review of Literature.Reviews in medical virology · 2026Review
- Challenges and drivers in the implementation of current practices in outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy: an international survey.JAC-antimicrobial resistance · 2026Article
- 'Living Well With a PICC at Home': Co-Design and Evaluation of a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Booklet.Journal of advanced nursing · 2026Article
- 2026 Updated good practice recommendations for outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) in adults and children in the UK.JAC-antimicrobial resistance · 2026Review
- The Impact of a Structured Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) Programme on Quality of Care, Optimisation of Antimicrobial Use, and Healthcare Costs: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Deciding on the location for receiving parenteral antimicrobial therapy: development and preliminary testing of a patient decision aid.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Risk of Treatment Failure in Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy From an Academic Medical Center in Kentucky.Open forum infectious diseases · 2025Article
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- Delivery of Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) in an Ever-Changing National Health Service (UK): Benefits, Barriers, and Opportunities.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Quantifying cost savings from outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy programme: a systematic review and meta-analysis.JAC-antimicrobial resistance · 2025Review
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- Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) across the world: a comparative analysis-what lessons can we learn?JAC-antimicrobial resistance · 2024Review
- Exploring patients' perspectives: a mixed methods study on Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy (OPAT) experiences.BMC health services research · 2024Observational
- Supportive care needs of adults living with a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) at home: a qualitative content analysis.BMC nursing · 2024Article
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- Stability Studies of Antipseudomonal Beta Lactam Agents for Outpatient Therapy.Pharmaceutics · 2023Article
- Identifying Patient-Centered Outcomes for Caregivers and Children With Musculoskeletal Infections.Open forum infectious diseases · 2023Article
- Current Practices and Opportunities for Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy in Hospitals: A National Cross-Sectional Survey.Antibiotics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
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Abstract
objectivesCurrent outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) guidelines recommend delivering patient-centred care. However, little is known about what patients define as good quality of OPAT care and what their needs and preferences are.The aim of this qualitative study is to explore the patients' perspective on high-quality care, and to explore what patient-centred care means to adult OPAT patients. DESIGN AND
settingThis is an explorative, descriptive study using qualitative methods. We conducted focus group interviews with 16 adult patients (5 female, 11 male) from 3 different hospitals, who received OPAT and 2 individual semistructured interviews with their informal caregivers in the Netherlands. We used purposive sampling to ensure diversity of participants. We used the eight Picker principles of patient-centredness to guide data collection and analysis.
resultsParticipants reported several elements considered as important for patient-centred OPAT care, like patient involvement in the decision-making process, a responsible OPAT lead, intensive collaboration between all disciplines involved, information provision and adherence to hygiene guidelines. Two central dimensions emerged as essential constituents of patient-centred OPAT care: freedom and safety. Both are heavily influenced by the behaviours of healthcare professionals and by organisational aspects beyond the direct influence of these professionals.
conclusionThis study provides insights into the needs and preferences of adult patients who receive OPAT care. Future interventions directed at the improvement of patient-centredness of OPAT care should focus on elements that enhance patients' feelings of freedom and safety.
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