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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Health Services Research

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  • Rational drug prescribing is crucial for patient outcomes.
  • Pharmacists can play a key role in optimizing medication use.
  • Antibiotic prophylaxis in cardiothoracic surgery requires careful management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of multifaceted pharmacist interventions on antibiotic prophylaxis in cardiothoracic surgery.
  • To assess changes in antibiotic utilization, bacterial resistance, and clinical outcomes.
  • To determine the sustainability of pharmacist interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A quasi-experimental study comparing baseline and intervention groups in a cardiothoracic ward.
  • Development of evidence-based criteria for antibiotic prophylaxis.
  • Implementation of dedicated pharmacist interventions.
  • Comparison of antibiotic use, resistance rates, and clinical/economic outcomes.
  • Post-intervention follow-up to assess sustained effects.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements in appropriate antibiotic prophylaxis, selection, timing, and duration.
  • Reduced rates of unnecessary antibiotic replacement and combinations.
  • Decreased surgical site infections, antibiotic costs, and length of stay.
  • Significant reduction in antibiotic resistance for key pathogens.
  • Sustained positive effects on antibiotic utilization post-intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Multifaceted pharmacist interventions enhance adherence to guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis in cardiothoracic surgery.
  • These interventions lead to improved clinical and economic outcomes and reduced antibiotic resistance.
  • The positive effects are sustained, underscoring the vital role of pharmacists in promoting rational medication practices and optimal patient care.