A large U.S. hospital study found that electronic prompts in patients' medical records reduced the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics among low-risk patients with abdominal infections. The prompts, integrated into a computerized provider order entry system, led to a 35% drop in broad-spectrum antibiotic use without worsening patient outcomes. The study highlights the value of personalized guidance in improving antibiotic prescribing and the potential for scalable implementation in healthcare settings.

Source: JAMA Surgery