What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to assess antibiotic consumption patterns in non-university acute care hospitals in Germany, focusing on regional differences.

November 13, 2025EurosurveillanceOpen Access

Antibiotic consumption patterns in acute care hospitals: an integrated analysis using regression modelling combining data from two surveillance systems, Germany, 2022

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

The aim is to assess antibiotic consumption patterns in non-university acute care hospitals in Germany, focusing on regional differences.
Analyzed data from 525 regional hospitals and 35 university hospitals.
Calculated antibiotic use densities (AUD) per 100 patient days using WHO ATC/DDD methodology.
Used mixed-effects regression to assess antibiotic consumption variations.
Pooled antibiotic use was 51.8 DDD/100 PD in non-university hospitals.
Notable regional variation was found in usage of beta-lactam antibiotics, fluoroquinolones, and tetracyclines.
Some regions had 1.4-fold higher use of cephalosporins compared to the western reference region.

No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.

Data analysis shows significant regional variation in antibiotic use, suggesting a need for targeted stewardship in acute care hospitals.

Katja de With (2025) studied this question.

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark