TABLE 1.
Population characteristics
| Factor | Control group | OPAT group |
|---|---|---|
| n | 21 | 21 |
| Age, years, mean ± SD | 59.1±17.3 | 58.8±17.2 |
| Female sex | 9 (42.9) | 9 (42.9) |
| Procedure | ||
| Neurosurgery | 5 (23.8) | 5 (23.8) |
| Vascular surgery | 2 (9.5) | 2 (9.5) |
| Cardiovascular surgery | 6 (28.6) | 6 (28.6) |
| Orthopedic surgery | 8 (38.1) | 8 (38.1) |
| Infection | ||
| Osteomyelitis | 7 (33.3) | 7 (33.3) |
| Joint (endogenous) | 1 (4.8) | 1 (4.8) |
| Joint (prosthetic) | 7 (33.3) | 7 (33.3) |
| Vascular graft | 1 (4.8) | 1 (4.8) |
| Endocarditis/pacemaker | 4 (19.0) | 4 (19.0) |
| Brain abscess | 1 (4.8) | 1 (4.8) |
| Charlson Comorbidity Index, mean | 1.33 | 1.33 |
| Source control achieved | 17 (81.0) | 19 (90.4) |
| Treatment duration, days, mean ± SD | 39.0±6.9 | 42.7±5.4 |
Data presented as n (%) unless otherwise specified. OPAT Outpatient parenteral antimicrobial therapy