Key result
Among patients undergoing major surgery in Korea, only 0.8% received antibiotic prophylaxis in accordance with published guidelines.
Why the study?
Is antibiotic prophylaxis for major surgery in Korea appropriate according to published guidelines?
Population
1,914 patients who underwent arthroplasty, colon surgery, or hysterectomy at six tertiary hospitals in Seoul…
Comparison
Antibiotic prophylaxis regimens vs Published guidelines
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Signals low guideline adherence among Korean surgical patients; leaves open whether targeted interventions can improve prophylaxis compliance.
Observational (n=1,914)
Yes
Is antibiotic prophylaxis for major surgery in Korea appropriate according to published guidelines?
The vast majority of patients undergoing major surgery in Korea receive inappropriate antibiotic prophylaxis, highlighting an urgent need for quality improvement measures.
Choi et al. (2007) conducted an observational in Major surgery (arthroplasty, colon surgery, or hysterectomy) (n=1,914). Antibiotic prophylaxis was evaluated on Appropriateness of antibiotic prophylaxis regimens according to published guidelines. Among patients undergoing major surgery in Korea, only 0.8% received antibiotic prophylaxis in accordance with published guidelines.
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