Journal of Infection and Public Health. 2015; 8 (1): 55-61
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ABSTRACT
The use of antibiotics is considered a major determinant of the development of resistance in organisms. This study assessed current patterns of antibiotic prescription and provides background for quality improvement in general hospitals in Hubei, China. A point-prevalence study was performed in November 2008. All inpatients on the day of the survey were included in the analysis. On the day of the study, 6904 patients [56%] were receiving antibiotic therapy; the highest rate occurred in the ICU [90%], and the lowest occurred in the medical wards [39%]. The most commonly used antibiotics were beta-lactam antibiotics, including cephalosporins [40%] and piperacillin [19%], followed by fluoroquinolones [14%]. Our data indicated a high rate of antibiotic use in Chinese hospitals. These findings suggest important areas for intervention and the implementation of antibiotic stewardship policies in Chinese hospitals. A multi-faceted strategy should be implemented at the national level in China and should include education, regulation, and greater financial support from the government
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IMEMR
Type d'étude:
Prevalence_studies
langue:
En
Texte intégral:
J. Infection Public Health
Année:
2015