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World J Methodol. Dec 20, 2025; 15(4): 102894
Published online Dec 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i4.102894
Effectiveness, safety, and feasibility of outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy in a resource-limited setting: A pilot longitudinal study
Amit Kumar, Prasan Kumar Panda
Amit Kumar, Prasan Kumar Panda, Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh 249203, Uttarakhand, India
Author contributions: Kumar A contributed to the data collection and data analysis and was involved in manuscript writing; Panda PK provided the concept, interpreted the analysis, critically reviewed the draft, and approved it for publication along with Kumar A.
Institutional review board statement: The study was reviewed and approved by Institutional Ethics Committee, AIIMS Rishikesh, ensuring patient confidentiality, data protection, and adherence to ethical standards in research involving human participants.
Informed consent statement: All study participants, or their legal guardian, provided informed written consent prior to study enrollment.
Conflict-of-interest statement: We declare that we have no conflicts of interest.
CONSORT 2010 statement: The authors have read the CONSORT 2010 Statement, and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the CONSORT 2010 Statement.
Data sharing statement: It will be made available to others upon request to the corresponding author.
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Corresponding author: Prasan Kumar Panda, MD, Professor, Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, College Block, Rishikesh 249203, Uttarakhand, India. motherprasanna@rediffmail.com
Received: November 1, 2024
Revised: March 13, 2025
Accepted: April 3, 2025
Published online: December 20, 2025
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Core Tip

Core Tip: There is a lack of knowledge about the outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy (OPAT) practice among healthcare workers (HCWs), including those working in tertiary care settings. To improve the quality of OPAT practice, systematic implementation of standardized protocols, dedicated teams, and comprehensive pre-discharge education for patients and caregivers is essential. Enhancing these elements can further bolster antimicrobial stewardship and contribute to global efforts against antimicrobial resistance. This can be done by organizing training sessions for all HCWs involved in patient care.