This point prevalence study assesses antibiotic use and inappropriate prescriptions in hospitalized patients, suggesting steps for improvement.
Key Points
Inappropriate antibiotic use was identified in 28.8% of patients, showing the need for better antibiotic stewardship.
Among 454 inpatients, 58.2% received antibiotics, with cephalosporins being the most common choice at 40.9%.
Patients receiving consultations from Infectious Diseases or Clinical Microbiology had lower rates of inappropriate use, highlighting their importance.
More inappropriate antibiotic uses were found in surgical wards compared to ICU and medical wards, pointing to specific areas for targeted intervention.