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ArticleAmerican journal of translational research2026

Bundled management improves clinical outcome and reduces healthcare cost in multidrug-resistant bacterial infections: a retrospective study.

Xiumei Zou, Xiaohui Zhai, Qiaoxian Tian, Daoqing Xia, Xiang Chen, Lan Su, Hua Chen, Jubao Yin

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Xiumei ZouDepartment of Infection Management, Fengcheng Hospital Fengxian District, Shanghai, China.
Xiaohui ZhaiDepartment of Nursing, Fengcheng Hospital Fengxian District, Shanghai, China.
Qiaoxian TianDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Fengcheng Hospital Fengxian District, Shanghai, China.
Daoqing XiaDepartment of Pediatrics, Fengcheng Hospital Fengxian District, Shanghai, China.
Xiang ChenDepartment of Pediatrics, Fengcheng Hospital Fengxian District, Shanghai, China.
Lan SuDepartment of Cardiology, Fengcheng Hospital Fengxian District, Shanghai, China.
Hua ChenDepartment of Nursing, Fengcheng Hospital Fengxian District, Shanghai, China.
Jubao YinDepartment of Operating Room, Fengcheng Hospital Fengxian District, Shanghai, China.

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objectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of a bundled management intervention for infection prevention, antibiotic use optimization, and clinical and economic outcomes for patients with multidrug-resistant bacterial infections.

methodsThis retrospective study included 130 patients with multidrug-resistant bacterial infections. Data on knowledge awareness, hand hygiene compliance, infection incidence, clinical outcomes, antibiotic use, hospital stay, and costs were collected through questionnaires, observations, and medical records to evaluate the intervention's effectiveness.

resultsThe bundled management intervention significantly improved knowledge awareness, hand hygiene compliance, and adherence to infection control practices among patients, caregivers, and healthcare staff. It reduced MDR infection rates (3.07% vs. 15.38%), mortality (3.08% vs. 12.31%), and antibiotic overuse while lowering hospital costs and treatment duration compared to standard care (P < 0.05).

conclusionThe bundled management approach effectively enhanced infection prevention, optimized antibiotic use, improved clinical outcomes, and reduced healthcare costs, offering a robust strategy for managing MDR bacterial infections.

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Bundled managementhealthcare costsmultidrug-resistant bacterial infections

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PMID41868941
PMCPMC13000796

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