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BACKGROUND: Systematic and behavioral interventions are needed to improve antibiotic use for common conditions like pneumonia. METHODS: or antipseudomonal therapy. Secondary clinical and safety outcomes included nephrotoxicity and in-hospital, all-cause mortality. RESULTS: = .052). CONCLUSION: A simple, behavioral nudge in microbiology reporting increased de-escalation and discontinuation of unnecessary broad-spectrum antibiotics. This highlights the importance of clear, persuasive communication of diagnostic testing in improving antibiotic prescribing behaviors.
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