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Enquiry on the antibiotic usage at Ancona Regional Hospital
Progress in Clinical and Biological Research
|January 1, 1979
Abstract:
A survey of the use of antimicrobial agents in the Regional Hospital of Ancona was carried by the Infectious Disease Department in collaboration with the Hygiene Institute, Ancona, in all patients admitted in the hospital in a 15-day period, March 1--15, 1978. This study has shown an overuse of antibiotics in this series of patients. Despite the limitations of the survey it can be a useful aid to know the situation of antibiotic therapy in this Italian hospital.
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A 1978 survey at Ancona
Area of Science:
- Hospital Pharmacy
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Antimicrobial resistance is a growing global health concern.
- Appropriate antimicrobial use is crucial for effective treatment and resistance containment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the patterns of antimicrobial agent utilization.
- To identify potential overuse of antibiotics in a hospital setting.
Main Methods:
- A 15-day survey of all admitted patients.
- Conducted by the Infectious Disease Department and Hygiene Institute.
- Data collected March 1-15, 1978.
Main Results:
- The survey revealed an overuse of antibiotics among patients.
- Specific data on agent types and prescribing patterns were collected.
Conclusions:
- The study highlights a significant issue with antibiotic overuse in the surveyed hospital.
- Findings provide a baseline for improving antibiotic stewardship programs.