Evidence-based White Paper on rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing

Scientific white paper · Medical education · Evidence communication

Overview

This white paper explored the clinical and economic value of rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST), bringing together evidence from the scientific literature to explain how faster diagnostic information can improve patient management, support antimicrobial stewardship, and reduce healthcare costs.

Designed for healthcare professionals and hospital decision-makers, the document translated a large body of published research into an accessible, evidence-based resource to support informed decision-making.

Project snapshot

Industry

Medical technology

Sector

Infectious disease diagnostics

Goal

Educate and support product adoption

Audience

● Healthcare professionals
● Hospital administrators
● Clinical laboratory scientists
● Infectious disease specialists

My role

I led the development of the white paper, reviewing the scientific literature, synthesising clinical and health economic evidence, and structuring the document into a clear narrative for multiple healthcare audiences.

The objective was to present a balanced, evidence-driven discussion of rapid AST that demonstrated both its clinical relevance and its wider impact on hospital workflows, antimicrobial stewardship, and healthcare resource utilisation.

Key deliverables

● Scientific white paper
● Comprehensive literature review
● Clinical evidence synthesis
● Health economic evidence review

Communication considerations

White papers occupy a unique position between academic publications and marketing materials.

The challenge was to develop a document that was sufficiently rigorous for scientific and clinical audiences while remaining accessible to healthcare leaders responsible for service planning and investment decisions.

Rather than presenting isolated studies, the evidence was organised into a structured narrative covering clinical outcomes, laboratory workflows, antimicrobial stewardship, and health economic impact. This allowed readers from different professional backgrounds to understand not only the science, but also its practical implications for patient care and hospital operations.

Evidence was based on peer-reviewed scientific literature, clinical studies, health economic evidence, antimicrobial stewardship guidelines, published diagnostic research

Project outcome