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Christopher J. Crnich

Researcher at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Publications -  117
Citations -  5090

Christopher J. Crnich is an academic researcher from University of Wisconsin-Madison. The author has contributed to research in topics: Medicine & Antimicrobial stewardship. The author has an hindex of 24, co-authored 104 publications receiving 4525 citations. Previous affiliations of Christopher J. Crnich include Veterans Health Administration & University of Virginia.

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Infectious Complications of Cancer Therapy

Nasia Safdar, +2 more
TL;DR: Advances in the management of cancer, particularly the development of new chemotherapeutic agents, have greatly improved the survival and outcome of patients with hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, but infection remains a persistent challenge.
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Improvements in Antibiotic Appropriateness for Cystitis in Older Nursing Home Residents: A Quality Improvement Study With Randomized Assignment

Joseph T. Hanlon, +5 more
- 01 Jan 2021 - 
TL;DR: A low-intensity intervention showed a trend toward improved appropriate antibiotic prescribing in nursing home residents with likely uncomplicated cystitis and might include a consultant pharmacist in a nursing home to identify inappropriate prescribing practices.
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Comparative workflow modeling across sites: Results for nursing home prescribing

Edmond Ramly, +5 more
TL;DR: A methodology for comparative workflow modeling is proposed and its use through application to antibiotic prescribing in six nursing homes in two states in the United States is evaluated.
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Improving Management of Urinary Tract Infections in Older Adults: A Paradigm Shift or Therapeutic Nihilism?

Christopher J. Crnich, +4 more
- 01 Aug 2017 - 
TL;DR: A commentary in this issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society adds to the growing number of articles targeting overdiagnosis and overtreatment of UTI in older adults and addresses the various arguments and solutions advanced.
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Setting a Research Agenda in Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) and Multidrug-Resistant Organisms (MDROs) Outside of Acute Care Settings.

Charlesnika T. Evans, +14 more
- 01 Feb 2018 - 
TL;DR: Recommendations for prioritizing the research agenda for special populations and for healthcare services offered in settings beyond typical inpatient hospital units are discussed.