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Kothari S, Ahmad SZ, Zhao MT, Teixeira-Barreira A, So M, Husain S. Assessing the quality of antimicrobial prescribing in solid organ transplant recipients: a new frontier in antimicrobial stewardship. ANTIMICROBIAL STEWARDSHIP & HEALTHCARE EPIDEMIOLOGY : ASHE 2024; 4:e72. [PMID: 38751941 PMCID: PMC11094401 DOI: 10.1017/ash.2024.49] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Background Post-transplant infections remain a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in solid organ transplant recipients (SOTRs) and local standardized antimicrobial treatment guidelines may contribute to improved clinical outcomes. Our study assessed the rate of therapeutic compliance with local standard guidelines in the treatment of common infections in SOTR, and their associated outcomes. Methods Consecutive adult SOTRs admitted to the transplant floor from January-September 2020 and were treated for an infectious syndrome were followed until discharge or for 30 days following the date of diagnosis, whichever was shorter. Data was extracted from electronic medical records. Guideline compliance was characterized as either appropriate, effective but unnecessary, undertreatment, or inappropriate. Results Nine hundred and thirty-six SOTR were admitted to the transplant ward, of which 328 patients (35%) received treatment for infectious syndromes. Guidelines were applicable to 252 patients, constituting 275 syndromes: 86 pneumonias; 82 urinary tract infections; 40 intra-abdominal infections; 38 bloodstream infections; and 29 C. difficile infections. 200/246 (81%) of infectious syndromes received appropriate or effective but unnecessary empiric treatment. In addition, appropriate tailoring of antimicrobials resulted in a significant difference in 30-day all-cause mortality (adjusted OR of 0.07, 95% CI 0.01-0.38; P = .002). Lastly, we found that guideline-compliant empiric therapy was found to prevent the development of multi-drug resistance in a time-dependent analysis (adjusted HR of 0.21, 95% CI 0.08-0.52; P = .001). Conclusion Our data show that adherence to locally developed guidelines was associated with reduced mortality and resistant-organism development in our cohort of SOTR.
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- Sagar Kothari
- Transplant Infectious Diseases, Ajmera Transplant Center, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Transplant Infectious Diseases, Ajmera Transplant Center, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Transplant Infectious Diseases, Ajmera Transplant Center, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Sinai Health System-University Health Network Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, University of Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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- Transplant Infectious Diseases, Ajmera Transplant Center, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Sinai Health System-University Health Network Antimicrobial Stewardship Program, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Whelan SO, Kyne S, Dore A, Glynn M, Higgins F, Hanahoe B, Moriarty F, Moylett E, Cormican M. Paediatric Escherichia coli urinary tract infection: susceptibility trends and clinical management-a retrospective analysis of a 10-year period. Ir J Med Sci 2024:10.1007/s11845-024-03670-0. [PMID: 38565823 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-024-03670-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/14/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND Escherichia coli is the predominant urinary pathogen in children. Irish and international studies have demonstrated increasing antimicrobial resistance (AMR) to antibiotics such as co-amoxiclav. AIMS We aimed to (1) examine the AMR patterns of paediatric urinary E. coli isolates, from both hospital and community sources, over a 10-year period; (2) assess the effectiveness of Children's Health Ireland (CHI) antimicrobial guidance given local susceptibility data; and (3) review the clinical management of an admitted patient sub-set over a 6-year period. METHODS Pure growth of urinary E. coli from patients aged ≤ 14 from 2012 to 2021 were analysed for AMR. Differences in susceptibility rates were assessed. A retrospective chart review conducted on inpatients aged ≥ 2 months to ≤ 14 years, 2016-2021. RESULTS E. coli accounted for 70.8% of likely significant positive pure growth cultures (9314 isolates). Susceptibility to co-amoxiclav significantly increased over time, from 66.7% to 80.4% (2016-2021, p < 0.001). Nitrofurantoin and cefalexin had significantly higher susceptibility rates than trimethoprim (< 70% annually). 85.1% of isolates were susceptible to the combination of co-amoxiclav and gentamicin, recommended for those > 2months and systemically unwell. The additional gain in empiric susceptibility provided by gentamicin above that provided by co-amoxiclav alone has fallen from 16.4% to 6.7% (2016-2021). The 222 clinical cases reviewed showed improved antimicrobial guideline compliance over time. CONCLUSIONS This study provides important regional AMR data. Co-amoxiclav susceptibility increased significantly over time, contrasting with previous studies. This was temporally associated with stewardship measures reducing co-amoxiclav prescribing. Decreasing utility of gentamicin supports recent CHI guideline updates reducing gentamicin use.
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- Seán Olann Whelan
- Division of Clinical Microbiology, Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland.
- Department of Microbiology, CHI at Temple Street, Dublin, Ireland.
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- Department of Paediatrics, Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Paediatrics, Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
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- Department of Paediatrics, Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
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- Division of Clinical Microbiology, Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
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- Division of Clinical Microbiology, Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Paediatrics, Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
- Department of Paediatrics, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Division of Clinical Microbiology, Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
- Division of Bacteriology, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
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Schuts EC, Boyd A, Natsch S, Veenman A, Prins JM. A national antimicrobial guide with local, customizable versions: how is it used? A two-year analysis. JAC Antimicrob Resist 2023; 5:dlad136. [PMID: 38130702 PMCID: PMC10733808 DOI: 10.1093/jacamr/dlad136] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023] Open
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Objectives Guideline adherence is one of the most important objectives for antibiotic stewardship. The Dutch Working Party on Antibiotic Policy (SWAB) developed an online national guide (SWAB-ID) in 2006. Every Dutch hospital is offered the opportunity to customize the national version to their local context and distribute it through an independent website. We studied user data to see how often the guidelines on therapy, prophylaxis and medication are used. Methods Data on usage between 19 June 2020 and 30 June 2022 were extracted through Google Analytics for the national site and the 53 hospitals using a customized version of the national guide. User data were divided into three main groups: users of the national guide SWAB-ID, and users of the sites of general hospitals and university hospitals. Results A total of 1 837 126 searches were analysed, of which 1 393 681 (75.9%) concerned therapy, 111 774 (6.1%) prophylaxis and 331 671 (18%) medication. Of these searches, 456 854 (24.9%) were performed on the national site, 950 887 (51.8%) by general hospitals and 429 385 (23.4%) by university hospitals. The most commonly searched tracts among all user groups were lower respiratory tract (21.8%), kidney and urinary tract (16.6%) and skin and soft tissues (11.8%). The most commonly searched conditions were community-acquired pneumonia (15.3%), cystitis (13.5%) and sepsis (11.3%). The top ranked pages on medication differed for the three categories of users. Conclusions The SWAB-ID antimicrobial guide is used extensively by both general and university hospitals. The online guide can help in prescribing therapy according to the guideline.
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- Emelie C Schuts
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Public Health Service Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Stichting HIV Monitoring, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmacy, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Integrated Disease Management Corporation (IDMC), Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Jung J, Moon SM, Kim DY, Kim SH, Lee WJ, Heo ST, Park JY, Bae S, Lee MJ, Kim B, Park SY, Jeong HW, Kim Y, Kwak YG, Song KH, Park KH, Park SH, Kim YK, Kim ES, Kim HB. Appropriateness of antibiotic use for patients with asymptomatic bacteriuria or urinary tract infection with positive urine culture: a retrospective observational multi-centre study in Korea. J Hosp Infect 2023; 140:79-86. [PMID: 37562596 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2023.07.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Antibiotic resistance threatens public health worldwide, and inappropriate use of antibiotics is one of the main causes. AIM To evaluate qualitative use of antibiotics in asymptomatic bacteriuria (ABU) and urinary tract infection (UTI). METHODS Cases of positive urine culture (≥105 colony-forning units/mL) performed in inpatient, outpatient and emergency departments in April 2021 were screened in 26 hospitals in the Republic of Korea. The cases were classified as ABU, lower UTI and upper UTI. The appropriateness of antibiotic use was evaluated retrospectively by infectious disease specialists using quality indicators based on clinical guidelines for ABU and UTI. RESULTS This study included a total of 2697 patients with ABU or UTI. The appropriateness of antibiotic use was assessed in 1157 patients with ABU, and in 677 and 863 patients with lower and upper UTI, respectively. Among the 1157 patients with ABU, 251 (22%) were prescribed antibiotics without appropriate indications. In 66 patients with ABU in which antibiotics were prescribed with appropriate indications, the duration was adequate in only 23 (34.8%) patients. The appropriateness of empirical and definite antibiotics was noted in 527 (77.8%) and 353 (68.0%) patients with lower UTI, and 745 (86.3%) and 583 (78.2%) patients with upper UTI, respectively. The duration of antibiotics was adequate in 321 (61.8%) patients with lower UTI and 576 (78.7%) patients with upper UTI. CONCLUSIONS This nationwide qualitative assessment of antibiotic use in ABU and UTI revealed that antibiotics were often prescribed inappropriately, and the duration of antibiotics was unnecessarily prolonged.
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- J Jung
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital, Kyung Hee University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Samsung Changwon Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University, Changwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hallym Hospital, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Internal Medicine, Jeju National University College of Medicine, Jeju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Paediatrics, Chung-Ang University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Department of Hospital Medicine, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, Republic of Korea; Department of Biomedical Systems Informatics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea; Centres for Digital Health, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System, Yongin, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine, Cheongju, Republic of Korea; Department of Internal Medicine, Chungbuk National University Hospital, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Wonkwang University College of Medicine, Iksan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Ilsan Paik Hospital, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Wonju College of Medicine, Yonsei University, Wonju, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Mbatia FN, Orwa J, Adam MB, Mahomoud G, Adam RD. Outpatient management of urinary tract infections by medical officers in Nairobi, Kenya: lack of benefit from audit and feedback on adherence to treatment guidelines. BMC Infect Dis 2023; 23:608. [PMID: 37723454 PMCID: PMC10506338 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-023-08567-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Acute uncomplicated urinary tract infections are common in outpatient settings but are not treated optimally. Few studies of the outpatient use of antibiotics for specific diagnoses have been done in sub-Saharan Africa, so little is known about the prescribing patterns of medical officers in the region. METHODS Aga Khan University has 16 outpatient clinics throughout the Nairobi metro area with a medical officer specifically assigned to that clinic. A baseline assessment of evaluation and treatment of suspected UTI was performed from medical records in these clinics. Then the medical officer from each of the 16 clinics was recruited from each clinic was recruited with eight each randomized to control vs. feedback groups. Both groups were given a multimodal educational session including locally adapted UTI guidelines and emphasis on problems identified in the baseline assessment Each record was scored using a scoring system that was developed for the study according to adequacy of history, physical examination, clinical diagnosis matching recorded data, diagnostic workup and treatment. Three audits were done for both groups; baseline (audit 1), post-CME (audit 2), and a final audit, which was after feedback for the feedback group (audit 3). The primary analysis assessed overall guideline adherence in the feedback group versus the CME only group. RESULTS The overall scores in both groups showed significant improvement after the CME in comparison to baseline and for each group, the scores in most domains also improved. However, audit 3 showed persistence of the gains attained after the CME but no additional benefit from the feedback. Some deficiencies that persisted throughout the study included lack of workup of possible STI and excess use of non-UTI laboratory tests such as CBC, stool culture and H. pylori Ag. After the CME, the use of nitrofurantoin rose from only 4% to 8% and cephalosporin use increased from 49 to 67%, accompanied by a drop in quinolone use. CONCLUSION The CME led to modest improvements in patient care in the categories of history taking, treatment and investigations, but feedback had no additional effect. Future studies should consider an enforcement element or a more intensive feedback approach.
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- Department of Population Health, Aga Khan University Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Family Medicine, Aga Khan University Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya
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- Department of Pathology, Aga Khan University Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
- Department of Medicine, Aga Khan University Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
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Raherison RE, Raharinavalona SA, Razanamparany T, Randrianotahiana TN, Randrianomanana TV, Andrianiaina MMA, Rakotomalala ADP, Andrianasolo RL. Urinary tract infection in diabetics hospitalized in Befelatanana Hospital, Antananarivo: Epidemiological, clinical, biological profiles and risk factors for multidrug-resistant bacterial infection. Clin Case Rep 2023; 11:e7867. [PMID: 37675415 PMCID: PMC10477472 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.7867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Revised: 08/22/2023] [Accepted: 08/23/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023] Open
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Key Clinical Message The main type of urinary tract infection in hospitalized diabetics in Antananarivo is acute pyelonephritis; Escherichia coli is the most isolated uropathogen; imipenem, amikacin, fosfomycin and ceftriaxone are the major antibiotics for which Escherichia coli retain good sensitivity; Type 2 diabetes is predictive factor for infection by multidrug resistant bacteria. Abstract This study aimed to describe the epidemiological-clinical profiles of diabetics hospitalized for bacterial urinary tract infections in the Endocrinology Department of Befelatanana Hospital, to identify the main bacteria responsible, their antibiotic sensitivity profile and the factors associated with multidrug-resistant bacterial infection. A cross-sectional study was conducted between March 2017 and March 2020 involving all diabetics hospitalized for documented community-acquired bacterial urinary tract infection during this period. The hospital prevalence of urinary tract infections was 4.64%. The mean age of the patients was 59.06 ± 14.26 years and the sex ratio was 0.15. The main sign was fever (55.76%). The main clinical form was uncomplicated acute pyelonephritis (38.46%). Fifty-seven bacterial uropathogens were isolated. The most frequent was Escherichia coli (77.19%). Escherichia coli was sensitive to ertapenem and nitrofurantoin in 100% of cases, to Amikacin in 97.5% of cases, to Fosfomycin in 94.4% of cases and to Ceftriaxone in 80.65% of cases. Thirteen patients were infected with multidrug-resistant bacteria, all of them are extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae. Only the type of diabetes was associated with multidrug-resistant bacteria infection. The epidemiological-clinical and biological characteristics of urinary tract infections in our diabetics are similar to those reported in the literature. Compliance with the rules of proper antibiotic use is imperative to limit the emergence and spread of multidrug-resistant bacteria.
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- Rija Eric Raherison
- Endocrinology DepartmentJoseph Raseta Befelatanana University Hospital CenterAntananarivoMadagascar
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- Endocrinology DepartmentJoseph Raseta Befelatanana University Hospital CenterAntananarivoMadagascar
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Park SY, Moon SM, Kim B, Lee MJ, Song KH, Kim ES, Kim TH, Kim HB. Applicability and limitations of quality indicator-based assessment of appropriateness in antimicrobial use: a comparison with expert opinion. J Hosp Infect 2023; 139:93-98. [PMID: 37419187 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2023.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2023] [Revised: 06/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND The effective implementation of antimicrobial stewardship requires an a-priori assessment of the appropriateness of antimicrobial prescriptions. AIM To evaluate the effectiveness of quality indicators (QIs) in determining the appropriateness of antimicrobial prescriptions compared to that of expert opinions. METHODS The study assessed antimicrobial use in 20 hospitals in Korea, with infectious disease specialists rating the appropriateness based on QIs and expert opinions. The selected QIs were (1) taking two blood cultures, (2) taking cultures from suspected sites of infection, (3) prescribing empirical antimicrobials according to guidelines, and (4) changing from empirical to pathogen-directed therapy for hospitalized patients and (2, 3, and 4) for ambulatory patients. Applicability, compliance with QIs, and agreement between QIs and expert opinions were investigated. FINDINGS Overall, 7999 therapeutic uses of antimicrobials were investigated at the study hospitals. The experts rated 20.5% (1636/7999) as inappropriate use. For hospitalized patients, antimicrobial use was assessed based on all four QIs in 28.8% (1798/6234) of the cases. For ambulatory care patients, only 7.5% (102/1351) of the antimicrobial use cases were assessed using all three QIs. The agreement between expert opinions and all four QIs for hospitalized patients was minimal (κ = 0.332), whereas that between expert opinions and all three QIs for ambulatory patients was weak (κ = 0.598). CONCLUSION QIs have limitations in determining the appropriateness of antimicrobial use, and the degree of agreement with expert opinions was low. Therefore, these QI limitations should be considered when determining the appropriateness of antimicrobial use.
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- S Y Park
- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea; Centres for Digital Health, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System, Yongin, South Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, South Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, South Korea.
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Park SY, Kim YC, Lee R, Kim B, Moon SM, Kim HB. Current Status and Prospect of Qualitative Assessment of Antibiotics Prescriptions. Infect Chemother 2022; 54:599-609. [PMID: 36596676 PMCID: PMC9840950 DOI: 10.3947/ic.2022.0158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/08/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Identifying inappropriately prescribed antibiotics for infectious diseases by monitoring the quality of antibiotics use is essential for effective implementation of antibiotic stewardship. Qualitative assessment of the use of antibiotics has been conducted in some countries, including Korea, since the 2000s. The qualitative assessment generally involves an assessment of each component of the antibiotics prescription process, based on specific criteria. However, there is no standardized assessment method or cycle, and infectious diseases or antibiotics included in the assessments vary from country-to-country. According to the results reported in the United States, Europe, Australia, and Korea so far, approximately 20 - 55% of all antibiotics prescriptions are inappropriate. In this review, we describe the current progress in the quality assessment of the use of antibiotics on a global scale. Further, we highlight the future directions to improve antibiotic stewardship activities and the quality assessment of the use of antibiotics in Korea.
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- Se Yoon Park
- Department of Hospital Medicine, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, Korea.,Department of Biomedical Systems Informatics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.,Centers for Digital Health, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University Health System, Yongin, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious diseases, Yongin Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Yongin, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea
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Hamada O, Tsutsumi T, Imanaka Y. Efficiency of the Japanese Hospitalist System for Patients with Urinary Tract Infection: A Propensity-matched Analysis. Intern Med 2022; 62:1131-1138. [PMID: 36070954 PMCID: PMC10183293 DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.8944-21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Objective The hospitalist system in the United States has been considered successful in terms of the quality of care and cost effectiveness. In Japan, however, its efficacy has not yet been extensively examined. This study examined the impact of the hospitalist system on the quality of care and healthcare economics in a Japanese population using treatment of urinary tract infection as an example. Methods We analyzed 271 patients whose most resource-consuming diagnosis at admission was urinary tract infection between April 2017 and March 2019. Propensity-matched analyses were performed to compare health care economics and the quality of care between the hospitalist system and the conventional system. Results In matched pairs, care by the hospitalist system was associated with a significantly shorter length of stay than that by the conventional system. The quality of care (oral antibiotics switch rate, rate of appropriate antibiotics change based on urine or blood culture results, detection rate of urinary tract infection etiology and the number of laboratory tests) was also considered to be favorably impacted by the hospitalist system. Although not statistically significant, hospital costs tended to be lower with the hospitalist system than with the conventional system. The mortality rate and 30-day readmission were also not significantly different between the groups. Conclusion The hospitalist system had a favorable impact on the quality of care and length of stay without increasing readmission in patients with urinary tract infection. This study is further evidence of the strong potential for the positive impact of an implemented hospitalist system in Japan.
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- Osamu Hamada
- Department of General Internal Medicine, Takatsuki General Hospital, Japan
- Department of Healthcare Economics and Quality Management, Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine, Kyoto University, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Takatsuki General Hospital, Japan
- Department of Healthcare Economics and Quality Management, Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine, Kyoto University, Japan
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- Department of Healthcare Economics and Quality Management, Graduate School of Medicine and Faculty of Medicine, Kyoto University, Japan
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Piraux A, Hammoud R, Riou J, Lebdai S, Faure S. Assessment of the Compliance of Cystitis Management According to French Recommendations through the Analysis of Prescriptions Collected in Community Pharmacies. Antibiotics (Basel) 2022; 11:antibiotics11070976. [PMID: 35884230 PMCID: PMC9312117 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics11070976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Urinary tract infections, especially cystitis, are common infections; they are the second most prevalent cause of antibiotic prescriptions in community pharmacies. To reduce antimicrobial resistance, guidelines are revised regularly. This study aims to assess compliance between prescriptions collected in community pharmacies and French cystitis guidelines. A treatment is considered compliant if the nature, dosage, and duration of the antibiotics are correct. Only women aged 18–65 years with a diagnosis of cystitis were eligible. The participation of 16 pharmacies resulted in 303 prescriptions. Most infections were classified as uncomplicated cystitis (79.2%), general practitioners were the prescribers in more than 9 out of 10 cases, and fosfomycin trometamol was the antibiotic dispensed for 1 in 2 women. An average compliance of 66% was observed, but with disparities according to the type of cystitis. Two-thirds of cases of uncomplicated cystitis and recurrent cystitis followed the recommendations, whereas only 15% of cystitis cases that were at risk of complication did so. The inclusion of a urine examination in uncomplicated cystitis decreased the overall compliance rate to 5.8%. These results show the essential role played by pharmacists; they are the last line of defence before dispensing antibiotics. They must know the recommendations in order to apply them.
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- Arthur Piraux
- University of Angers, Inserm, CNRS, MINT, SFR ICAT, F-49000 Angers, France;
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- Methodology and Biostatistics Department, University of Angers, F-49000 Angers, France;
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- University of Angers, Inserm, CHU Angers, CNRS, MINT, SFR ICAT, F-49000 Angers, France;
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- Department of Urology, Angers University Hospital, F-49000 Angers, France;
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- University of Angers, Inserm, CNRS, MINT, SFR ICAT, F-49000 Angers, France;
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Appropriateness of antibiotic prescriptions during hospitalization and ambulatory care: A multicenter prevalence survey in Korea. J Glob Antimicrob Resist 2022; 29:253-258. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2022.03.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2022] [Revised: 03/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Yoon C, Park SY, Kim B, Kwon KT, Ryu SY, Wie SH, Jo HU, Kim J, Hong KW, Kim HI, Kim HA, Kim MH, Bae MH, Sohn YH, Kim J, Lee Y, Pai H. Relationship between the appropriateness of antibiotic treatment and clinical outcomes/medical costs of patients with community-acquired acute pyelonephritis: a multicenter prospective cohort study. BMC Infect Dis 2022; 22:112. [PMID: 35105335 PMCID: PMC8805410 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-022-07097-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2021] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Inappropriate use of antibiotics not only increases antibiotic resistance as collateral damage but also increases clinical failure rates and medical costs. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between the appropriateness of antibiotic prescription and outcomes of community-acquired acute pyelonephritis (CA-APN). METHODS A multicenter prospective cohort study was conducted at eight hospitals in Korea between September 2017 and August 2018. All hospitalized patients aged ≥ 19 years who were diagnosed with CA-APN on admission were recruited. The appropriateness of empirical and definitive antibiotics, as well as the appropriateness of antibiotic treatment duration and route of administration, was evaluated in accordance with the guideline and expert opinions. Clinical outcomes and medical costs were compared between patients who were administered antibiotics 'appropriately' and 'inappropriately.' RESULTS A total of 397 and 318 patients were eligible for the analysis of the appropriateness of empirical and definitive antibiotics, respectively. Of them, 10 (2.5%) and 18 (5.7%) were administered 'inappropriately' empirical and definitive antibiotics, respectively. Of the 119 patients whose use of both empirical and definitive antibiotics was classified as 'optimal,' 57 (47.9%) received antibiotics over a longer duration than that recommended; 67 (56.3%) did not change to oral antibiotics on day 7 of hospitalization, even after stabilization of the clinical symptoms. Patients who were administered empirical antibiotics 'appropriately' had shorter hospitalization days (8 vs. 10 days, P = 0.001) and lower medical costs (2381.9 vs. 3235.9 USD, P = 0.002) than those who were administered them 'inappropriately.' Similar findings were observed for patients administered both empirical and definitive antibiotics 'appropriately' and those administered either empirical or definitive antibiotics 'inappropriately'. CONCLUSIONS Appropriate use of antibiotics leads to better outcomes, including reduced hospitalization duration and medical costs.
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- Choseok Yoon
- The Medical Commend of Internal Medicine, 27th Infantry Division Medical Team, Republic of Korea Army, Hwacheon, Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, 222-1, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 04763, Korea.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Urology, Good Moonhwa Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, 222-1, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 04763, Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Daegu Fatima Hospital, Daegu, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center, Daegu, Korea
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Seoul Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University College of Medicine, 222-1, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 04763, Korea
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Presumed Urinary Tract Infection in Patients Admitted with COVID-19: Are We Treating Too Much? Antibiotics (Basel) 2021; 10:antibiotics10121493. [PMID: 34943705 PMCID: PMC8698875 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics10121493] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2021] [Revised: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/03/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Despite the low rates of bacterial co-/superinfections in COVID-19 patients, antimicrobial drug use has been liberal since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the low specificity of markers of bacterial co-/superinfection in the COVID-19 setting, overdiagnosis and antimicrobial overprescription have become widespread. A quantitative and qualitative evaluation of urinary tract infection (UTI) diagnoses and antimicrobial drug prescriptions for UTI diagnoses was performed in patients admitted to the COVID-19 ward of a university hospital between 17 March and 2 November 2020. A team of infectious disease specialists performed an appropriateness evaluation for every diagnosis of UTI and every antimicrobial drug prescription covering a UTI. A driver analysis was performed to identify factors increasing the odds of UTI (over)diagnosis. A total of 622 patients were included. UTI was present in 13% of included admissions, and in 12%, antimicrobials were initiated for a UTI diagnosis (0.71 daily defined doses (DDDs)/admission; 22% were scored as ‘appropriate’). An evaluation of UTI diagnoses by ID specialists revealed that of the 79 UTI diagnoses, 61% were classified as probable overdiagnosis related to the COVID-19 hospitalization. The following factors were associated with UTI overdiagnosis: physicians who are unfamiliar working in an internal medicine ward, urinary incontinence, mechanical ventilation and female sex. Antimicrobial stewardship teams should focus on diagnostic stewardship of UTIs, as UTI overdiagnosis seems to be highly prevalent in admitted COVID-19 patients.
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Redondo-Sánchez J, del Cura-González I, Díez-Izquierdo L, Rodríguez-Barrientos R, Rodríguez-Cabrera F, Polentinos-Castro E, López-Miguel M, Marina-Ono L, Llamosas-Falcón L, Gil-de Miguel Á. Trends in urinary tract infection hospitalization in older adults in Spain from 2000-2015. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0257546. [PMID: 34587191 PMCID: PMC8480842 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0257546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Objective To analyze trends in urinary tract infection hospitalization (cystitis, pyelonephritis, prostatitis and non-specified UTI) among patients over 65 years in Spain from 2000–2015. Methods We conducted a retrospective observational study using the Spanish Hospitalization Minimum Data Set (CMBD), with codifications by the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9). We collected data on sex, age, type of discharge, main diagnosis, comorbid diagnosis, length of stay, and global cost. All the hospitalizations were grouped by age into three categories: 65–74 years old, 75–84 years old, and 85 years old and above. In the descriptive statistical analysis, crude rates were defined as hospitalizations per 1,000 inhabitants aged ≥65. To identify trends over time, we performed a Joinpoint regression. Results From 2000–2015, we found 387,010 hospitalizations coded as UTIs (54,427 pyelonephritis, 15,869 prostatitis, 2643 cystitis and 314,071 non-specified UTI). The crude rate of hospitalization for UTIs between 2000 and 2015 ranged from 2.09 in 2000 to 4.33 in 2015 Rates of hospitalization were higher in men than in women, except with pyelonephritis. By age group, higher rates were observed in patients aged 85 years or older, barring prostatitis-related hospitalizations. Joinpoint analyses showed an average annual percentage increase (AAPC) in incidence rates of 4.9% (95% CI 3.2;6.1) in UTI hospitalizations. We observed two joinpoints, in 2010 and 2013, that found trends of 5.5% between 2000 and 2010 (95% CI 4.7;6.4), 1.5% between 2010 and 2013 (95% CI -6.0;9.6) and 6.8% between 2013 and 2015 (95% CI -0.3;14.4). Conclusions The urinary infection-related hospitalization rate in Spain doubled during the period 2000–2015. The highest hospitalization rates occurred in men, in the ≥85 years old age group, and in non-specified UTIs. There were increases in all types of urinary tract infection, with non-specified UTIs having the greatest growth. Understanding these changing trends can be useful for health planning.
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- Jesús Redondo-Sánchez
- Ramon y Cajal Health Care Center, Alcorcón, Primary Care Management, Madrid Health Service, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Medical Specialties and Public Health, University Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Specialties and Public Health, University Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
- Research Unit, Primary Care Management, Madrid Health Service, Madrid, Spain
- Health Services Research on Chronic Patients Network (REDISSEC) ISCIII, Madrid, Spain
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- Research Unit, Primary Care Management, Madrid Health Service, Madrid, Spain
- Health Services Research on Chronic Patients Network (REDISSEC) ISCIII, Madrid, Spain
- Biosanitary Research and Innovation Foundation of Primary Care (FIIBAP), Madrid, Spain
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- Research Unit, Primary Care Management, Madrid Health Service, Madrid, Spain
- Health Services Research on Chronic Patients Network (REDISSEC) ISCIII, Madrid, Spain
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- Ciudades Health Care Center, Getafe, South Family and Community Care Teaching Unit, Madrid, Spain
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- Preventive Medicine and Public Health, 12 de Octubre University Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Medical Specialties and Public Health, University Rey Juan Carlos, Alcorcón, Madrid, Spain
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Medina-Polo J, Gil-Moradillo J, González-Díaz A, Abad-López P, Santos-Pérez de la Blanca R, Hernández-Arroyo M, Peña-Vallejo H, Téigell-Tobar J, Calzas-Montalvo C, Caro-González P, Miranda-Utrera N, Tejido-Sánchez Á. Observational study over 8-year period evaluating microbiological characteristics and risk factor for isolation of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) in patients with healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) hospitalized in a urology ward. GMS INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2021; 9:Doc04. [PMID: 34540530 PMCID: PMC8422969 DOI: 10.3205/id000073] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Objective: To analyze, in a urology ward, the prevalence and characteristics of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) due to multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO). Methods: We carried out an observational study from 2012 to 2019, evaluating MDRO among patients with HAIs, who were hospitalized in the urology ward. MDRO include Pseudomonas spp., resistant to at least three antibiotic groups, extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing Enterobacteriaceae or those resistant to carbapenems, and Enterococcus spp. resistant to vancomycin. Results: Among patients with HAIs, MDRO were isolated in 100 out of 438 (22.8%) positive cultures. Univariate and multivariate analyses reported that prior urinary tract infection (UTI) [OR 2.45; 95% CI 1.14-5.36; p=0.021] and immunosuppression [OR 2.13; 95% CI 1.11-4.10; p=0.023] were risk factors for MDRO. A high prevalence of MRDO was found in patients with a catheter in the upper urinary tract; 27.6% for double J stent, 29.6% in those with a nephrostomy tube, and 50% in those with a percutaneous internal/external nephroureteral (PCNU) stent. MDRO were isolated in 28.4% of cultures with Enterobacteriaceae (23.8% and 44.7% in those with E. coli and Klebsiella spp.); 7% of Enterobacteriaceae showed resistance to carbapenems (1.3% and 10% for E. coli and Klebsiella spp., respectively). Three out of 80 Enterococcus spp. were vancomycin-resistant. The rate of Pseudomonas aeruginosa resistant to at least three antibiotic groups was 36.3%. Conclusions: The isolation of MDRO, in up to 25% of positive cultures in a urology ward, constitutes a challenge for the selection of antibiotics. MDRO are more common in immunosuppressed patients, those with previous UTIs, and those with a catheter in the upper urinary tract.
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- José Medina-Polo
- Department of Urology, Health Research Institute i+12, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology, Health Research Institute i+12, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology, Health Research Institute i+12, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology, Health Research Institute i+12, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology, Health Research Institute i+12, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology, Health Research Institute i+12, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology, Health Research Institute i+12, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology, Health Research Institute i+12, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology, Health Research Institute i+12, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology, Health Research Institute i+12, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology, Health Research Institute i+12, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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Kallen MC, Hulscher MEJL, Elzer B, Geerlings SE, van der Linden PD, Teerenstra S, Natsch S, Opmeer BC, Prins JM. A multicentre cluster-randomized clinical trial to improve antibiotic use and reduce length of stay in hospitals: comparison of three measurement and feedback methods. J Antimicrob Chemother 2021; 76:1625-1632. [PMID: 33638644 PMCID: PMC8120330 DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkab035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Various metrics of hospital antibiotic use might assist in guiding antimicrobial stewardship (AMS). OBJECTIVES To compare patient outcomes in association with three methods to measure and feedback information on hospital antibiotic use when used in developing an AMS intervention. METHODS Three methods were randomly allocated to 42 clusters from 21 Dutch hospitals: (1) feedback on quantity of antibiotic use [DDD, days-of-therapy (DOT) from hospital pharmacy data], versus feedback on (2) validated, or (3) non-validated quality indicators from point prevalence studies. Using this feedback together with an implementation tool, stewardship teams systematically developed and performed improvement strategies. The hospital length of stay (LOS) was the primary outcome and secondary outcomes included DOT, ICU stay and hospital mortality. Data were collected before (February-May 2015) and after (February-May 2017) the intervention period. RESULTS The geometric mean hospital LOS decreased from 9.5 days (95% CI 8.9-10.1, 4245 patients) at baseline to 9.0 days (95% CI 8.5-9.6, 4195 patients) after intervention (P < 0.001). No differences in effect on LOS or secondary outcomes were found between methods. Feedback on quality of antibiotic use was used more often to identify improvement targets and was preferred over feedback on quantity of use. Consistent use of the implementation tool seemed to increase effectiveness of the AMS intervention. CONCLUSIONS The decrease in LOS versus baseline likely reflects improvement in the quality of antibiotic use with the stewardship intervention. While the outcomes with the three methods were otherwise similar, stewardship teams preferred data on the quality over the quantity of antibiotic use.
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- M C Kallen
- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Scientific Center for Quality of Healthcare (IQ healthcare), Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Tergooi Hospital, Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Van Riebeeckweg 212, Hilversum, The Netherlands
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Department for Health Evidence, Group Biostatistics, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Department of Pharmacy, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Clinical Research Unit, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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van den Broek AK, Beishuizen BHH, Haak EAF, Duyvendak M, Ten Oever J, Sytsma C, van Triest M, Wielders CCH, Prins JM. A mandatory indication-registration tool in hospital electronic medical records enabling systematic evaluation and benchmarking of the quality of antimicrobial use: a feasibility study. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2021; 10:103. [PMID: 34217361 PMCID: PMC8254448 DOI: 10.1186/s13756-021-00973-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Objectives Evaluation of the extent and appropriateness of antimicrobial use is a cornerstone of antibiotic stewardship programs, but it is time-consuming. Documentation of the indication at the moment of prescription might be more time-efficient. We investigated the real-life feasibility of mandatory documentation of the indication for all hospital antibiotic prescriptions for quality evaluation purposes. Methods A mandatory prescription-indication format was implemented in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) of three hospitals using EPIC or ChipSoft HIX software. We evaluated the retrieved data of all antibiotics (J01) prescribed as empiric therapy in adult patients with respiratory tract infections (RTI) or urinary tract infections (UTI), from January through December 2017 in Hospital A, June through October 2019 in Hospital B and May 2019 through June 2020 in Hospital C. Endpoints were the accuracy of the data, defined as agreement between selected indication for the prescription and the documented indication in the EMR, as assessed by manually screening a representative sample of eligible patient records in the EMR of the three hospitals, and appropriateness of the prescriptions, defined as the prescriptions being in accordance with the national guidelines. Results The datasets of hospitals A, B and C contained 9588, 338 and 5816 empiric antibiotic prescriptions indicated for RTI or UTI, respectively. The selected indication was in accordance with the documented indication in 96.7% (error rate: 10/300), 78.2% (error rate: 53/243), and 86.9% (error rate: 39/298), respectively. A considerable variation in guideline adherence was seen between the hospitals for severe community acquired pneumonia (adherence rate ranged from 35.4 to 53.0%), complicated UTI (40.0–67.1%) and cystitis (5.6–45.3%). Conclusions After local validation of the datasets to verify and optimize accuracy of the data, mandatory documentation of the indication for antibiotics enables a reliable and time-efficient method for systematic registration of the extent and appropriateness of empiric antimicrobial use, which might enable benchmarking both in-hospital and between hospitals. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s13756-021-00973-0.
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- Annemieke K van den Broek
- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Center for Infectious Disease Control, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Antonie van Leeuwenhoeklaan 9, 3721 MA, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, OLVG, Location Oost, Oosterpark 9, 1091 AC, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Antonius Hospital, Location Sneek, Bolswarderbaan 1, 8601 ZK, Sneek, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Geert Grooteplein Zuid 10, 6525 GA, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Information Technology, Antonius Hospital, Location Sneek, Bolswarderbaan 1, 8601 ZK, Sneek, The Netherlands
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- Center for Infectious Disease Control, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Antonie van Leeuwenhoeklaan 9, 3721 MA, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- Center for Infectious Disease Control, National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Antonie van Leeuwenhoeklaan 9, 3721 MA, Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Yenehun Worku G, Belete Alamneh Y, Erku Abegaz W. Prevalence of Bacterial Urinary Tract Infection and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns Among Diabetes Mellitus Patients Attending Zewditu Memorial Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Infect Drug Resist 2021; 14:1441-1454. [PMID: 33883912 PMCID: PMC8055279 DOI: 10.2147/idr.s298176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2020] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Urinary tract infection (UTI) is caused by colonization and growth of microorganisms within the urinary system. Diabetic patients are more prone to bacterial UTI due to impaired host defense and high glucose concentration in urine. Surveillance of uropathogens and their antibiogram is a key to patient management. METHODS A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted from May to July, 2018. Urine samples were collected for culture and identification based on the standard protocol. An antimicrobial susceptibility test (AST) was done for all isolates using the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion method. Data were entered into Epi-data version 3.2.1 and exported to the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 20. RESULTS Out of 225 participants, significant bacteriuria was reported in 9.8% of the cultures. Five species of bacteria were isolated and E. coli (63.6%) was the leading uropathogen, followed by K. pneumoniae (13.6%). Duration of diabetes, previous history of UTIs and symptomatic UTI were found to be strongly associated with significant bacteriuria. Gram-negative bacterial isolates showed high sensitivity to nitrofurantoin and meropenem (100%). In contrast, a high level of resistance to ampicillin, doxycycline and cefuroxime (100%) and to amoxicillin-clavulanate (94.4%) was observed. Gram-positive bacteria showed high level of resistance to penicillin (100%). Multiple-drug resistance (MDR) was high for Gram-negative bacteria (100%). CONCLUSION Previous history of UTIs and duration of diabetes were found to be important factors that increase the prevalence of UTI among diabetes patients. This study also showed a high prevalence of drug resistance to doxycycline, amoxicillin-clavulanate, cefuroxime and penicillin for both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. Since therapeutic selection for empirical treatment and management should be based on knowledge of the local bacterial profile and antimicrobial response, we suggest physicians take this high resistance profile in to consideration when prescribing antimicrobials against the pathogens in question.
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- Gebremdhin Yenehun Worku
- Department of Microbiology, Addis Ababa Public Health Research and Emergency Management Directorate, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, St. Paul's Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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- Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine, Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
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Iskandar K, Rizk R, Matta R, Husni-Samaha R, Sacre H, Bouraad E, Dirani N, Salameh P, Molinier L, Roques C, Dimassi A, Hallit S, Abdo R, Hanna PA, Yared Y, Matta M, Mostafa I. Economic Burden of Urinary Tract Infections From Antibiotic-Resistant Escherichia coli Among Hospitalized Adult Patients in Lebanon: A Prospective Cohort Study. Value Health Reg Issues 2021; 25:90-98. [PMID: 33852980 DOI: 10.1016/j.vhri.2021.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The rising incidence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) attributable to Escherichia coli resistant isolates is becoming a serious public health concern. Although global rates of infection vary considerably by region, the growing prevalence of this uropathogen has been associated with a high economic burden and health strain. This study aims: (1) to estimate the differences in clinical and economic outcomes between 2 groups of adult hospitalized patients with UTIs from E. coli resistant and susceptible bacteria and (2) to investigate drivers of this cost from a payer's perspective. METHODS A prospective multicenter cohort study was conducted in 10 hospitals in Lebanon. The cost analysis followed a bottom-up microcosting approach; a linear regression was constructed to evaluate the predictors of hospitalization costs and a Cox proportional hazards model was used to estimate the impact of resistance on length of stay (LOS) and in-hospital mortality. RESULTS Out of 467 inpatients, 250 cases were because of resistant E. coli isolates. Results showed that patients with resistant uropathogens had 29% higher mean total hospitalization costs ($3429 vs $2651; P = .004), and an extended median LOS (6 days vs 5 days; P = .020) compared with susceptible cohorts. The selection of resistant bacteria and the Charlson comorbidity index predicted higher total hospitalization costs and in-hospital mortality. CONCLUSION In an era of increased pressure for cost containment, this study showed the burden of treating UTIs resulting from resistant bacteria. The results can inform cost-effectiveness analyses that intend to evaluate the benefit of a national action plan aimed at decreasing the impact of antibiotic resistance.
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- Katia Iskandar
- Department of Mathématiques Informatique et Télécommunications, Université Toulouse III, Paul Sabatier, INSERM, UMR, Toulouse, France; INSPECT-LB: Institut National de Santé Publique, d'Épidémiologie Clinique et de Toxicologie-Liban, Beirut, Lebanon; Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon.
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- INSPECT-LB: Institut National de Santé Publique, d'Épidémiologie Clinique et de Toxicologie-Liban, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Health Services Research, School CAPHRI, Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon; Infection Control Department, Lebanese American University Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- INSPECT-LB: Institut National de Santé Publique, d'Épidémiologie Clinique et de Toxicologie-Liban, Beirut, Lebanon; Drug Information Center, Order of Pharmacists of Lebanon, Beirut, Lebanon
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- School of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practice Department, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Dar El Amal University Hospital, Baalbeck, Lebanon
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- INSPECT-LB: Institut National de Santé Publique, d'Épidémiologie Clinique et de Toxicologie-Liban, Beirut, Lebanon; Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon; Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Medical Information, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, INSERM, UMR, Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Bioprocédés et Systèmes Microbiens, Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III, UMR, Toulouse, France; Department of Bactériologie-Hygiène, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Hôpital Purpan, Toulouse, France
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- INSPECT-LB: Institut National de Santé Publique, d'Épidémiologie Clinique et de Toxicologie-Liban, Beirut, Lebanon; Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon
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- INSPECT-LB: Institut National de Santé Publique, d'Épidémiologie Clinique et de Toxicologie-Liban, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Medical Information, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, INSERM, UMR, Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III, Toulouse, France
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, Geitaoui Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Infectious Diseases, Bellevue Medical Center, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon; Department of Infectious Diseases, Mounla Hospital, Tripoli, Lebanon
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- Quality and Safety Department, Nabatieh Governmental Hospital, Nabatieh, Lebanon
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Iskandar K, Rizk R, Matta R, Husni-Samaha R, Sacre H, Bouraad E, Dirani N, Salameh P, Molinier L, Roques C, Dimassi A, Hallit S, Abdo R, Hanna PA, Yared Y, Matta M, Mostafa I. Economic Burden of Urinary Tract Infections From Antibiotic-Resistant Escherichia coli Among Hospitalized Adult Patients in Lebanon: A Prospective Cohort Study. Value Health Reg Issues 2021; 24:38-46. [PMID: 33494034 DOI: 10.1016/j.vhri.2020.01.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2019] [Revised: 01/06/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The rising incidence of urinary tract infections (UTIs) attributable to Escherichia coli resistant isolates is becoming a serious public health concern. Although global rates of infection vary considerably by region, the growing prevalence of this uropathogen has been associated with a high economic burden and health strain. This study aims: (1) to estimate the differences in clinical and economic outcomes between 2 groups of adult hospitalized patients with UTIs from E. coli resistant and susceptible bacteria and (2) to investigate drivers of this cost from a payer's perspective. METHODS A prospective multicenter cohort study was conducted in 10 hospitals in Lebanon. The cost analysis followed a bottom-up microcosting approach; a linear regression was constructed to evaluate the predictors of hospitalization costs and a Cox proportional hazards model was used to estimate the impact of resistance on length of stay (LOS) and in-hospital mortality. RESULTS Out of 467 inpatients, 250 cases were because of resistant E. coli isolates. Results showed that patients with resistant uropathogens had 29% higher mean total hospitalization costs ($3429 vs $2651; P = .004), and an extended median LOS (6 days vs 5 days; P = .020) compared with susceptible cohorts. The selection of resistant bacteria and the Charlson comorbidity index predicted higher total hospitalization costs and in-hospital mortality. CONCLUSION In an era of increased pressure for cost containment, this study showed the burden of treating UTIs resulting from resistant bacteria. The results can inform cost-effectiveness analyses that intend to evaluate the benefit of a national action plan aimed at decreasing the impact of antibiotic resistance.
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- Katia Iskandar
- Department of Mathématiques Informatique et Télécommunications, Université Toulouse III, Paul Sabatier, INSERM, UMR, Toulouse, France; INSPECT-LB: Institut National de Santé Publique, d'Épidémiologie Clinique et de Toxicologie-Liban, Beirut, Lebanon; Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon.
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- INSPECT-LB: Institut National de Santé Publique, d'Épidémiologie Clinique et de Toxicologie-Liban, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Health Services Research, School CAPHRI, Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, the Netherlands
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- School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon; Infection Control Department, Lebanese American University Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- INSPECT-LB: Institut National de Santé Publique, d'Épidémiologie Clinique et de Toxicologie-Liban, Beirut, Lebanon; Drug Information Center, Order of Pharmacists of Lebanon, Beirut, Lebanon
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- School of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Practice Department, Lebanese International University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Dar El Amal University Hospital, Baalbeck, Lebanon
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- INSPECT-LB: Institut National de Santé Publique, d'Épidémiologie Clinique et de Toxicologie-Liban, Beirut, Lebanon; Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon; Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Medical Information, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, INSERM, UMR, Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III, Toulouse, France
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- Department of Bioprocédés et Systèmes Microbiens, Laboratoire de Génie Chimique, Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III, UMR, Toulouse, France; Department of Bactériologie-Hygiène, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, Hôpital Purpan, Toulouse, France
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- INSPECT-LB: Institut National de Santé Publique, d'Épidémiologie Clinique et de Toxicologie-Liban, Beirut, Lebanon; Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Jounieh, Lebanon
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- INSPECT-LB: Institut National de Santé Publique, d'Épidémiologie Clinique et de Toxicologie-Liban, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Medical Information, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire, INSERM, UMR, Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III, Toulouse, France
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- Clinical Pharmacy Department, Geitaoui Hospital, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Saint Joseph University, Beirut, Lebanon; Department of Infectious Diseases, Bellevue Medical Center, Mount Lebanon, Lebanon; Department of Infectious Diseases, Mounla Hospital, Tripoli, Lebanon
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- Quality and Safety Department, Nabatieh Governmental Hospital, Nabatieh, Lebanon
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Magalhães C, Lima M, Trieu-Cuot P, Ferreira P. To give or not to give antibiotics is not the only question. THE LANCET. INFECTIOUS DISEASES 2020; 21:e191-e201. [PMID: 33347816 DOI: 10.1016/s1473-3099(20)30602-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2019] [Revised: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 06/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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In a 1945 Nobel Lecture, Sir Alexander Fleming warned against the overuse of antibiotics, particularly in response to public pressure. In the subsequent decades, evidence has shown that bacteria can become resistant to almost any available molecule. One key question is how the emergence and dissemination of resistant bacteria or resistance genes can be delayed. Although some clinicians remain sceptical, in this Personal View, we argue that the prescription of fewer antibiotics and shorter treatment duration is just as effective as longer regimens that remain the current guideline. Additionally, we discuss the fact that shorter antibiotic treatments exert less selective pressure on microorganisms, preventing the development of resistance. By contrast, longer treatments associated with a strong selective pressure favour the emergence of resistant clones within commensal organisms. We also emphasise that more studies are needed to identify the optimal duration of antibiotic therapy for common infections, which is important for making changes to the current guidelines, and to identify clinical biomarkers to guide antibiotic treatment in both hospital and ambulatory settings.
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- Catarina Magalhães
- Department of Immuno-Physiology and Pharmacology, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Unidade de Investigação Biomédica do Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal; Department of Hematology, Hospital de Santo António, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Institut Pasteur, Unité de Biologie des Bactéries Pathogènes à Gram-positif, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS UMR 2001), Paris, France
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- Department of Immuno-Physiology and Pharmacology, Instituto de Ciências Biomédicas Abel Salazar, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal; Instituto de Investigação e Inovação em Saúde, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal; Instituto de Biologia Molecular e Celular, Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.
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Higuita NIA, Bronze MS. On the Subject of Urinary Tract Infections in the Elderly. Am J Med Sci 2020; 360:209-210. [PMID: 32693915 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjms.2020.06.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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- Nelson Iván Agudelo Higuita
- Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, United States
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- Section of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, United States.
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How Does Antimicrobial Stewardship Affect Inappropriate Antibiotic Therapy in Urological Patients? Antibiotics (Basel) 2020; 9:antibiotics9020063. [PMID: 32041102 PMCID: PMC7168275 DOI: 10.3390/antibiotics9020063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2020] [Accepted: 02/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Antimicrobial stewardship teams (ASTs) have been well-accepted in recent years; however, their clinical outcomes have not been fully investigated in urological patients. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcomes of intervention via a retrospective review of urological patients, as discussed in the AST meetings, who were treated with broad-spectrum antibiotics between 2014 and 2018 at the Department of Urology, Kobe University Hospital in Japan. Interventions were discussed in AST meetings for patients identified by pharmacists as having received inappropriate antibiotic therapy. The annual changes in numbers of inappropriate medications and culture submissions over five years at the urology department were statistically analyzed. Among 1,033 patients audited by pharmacists, inappropriate antibiotic therapy was found in 118 cases (11.4%). The numbers of inappropriate antibiotic use cases and of interventions for indefinite infections had significantly decreased during the study period (p = 0.012 and p = 0.033, respectively). However, the number of blood and drainage culture submissions had significantly increased (p = 0.009 and p = 0.035, respectively). Our findings suggest that urologists have probably become more familiar with infectious disease management through AST intervention, leading to a decrease in inappropriate antibiotic use and an increase in culture submissions.
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Donà D, Barbieri E, Daverio M, Lundin R, Giaquinto C, Zaoutis T, Sharland M. Implementation and impact of pediatric antimicrobial stewardship programs: a systematic scoping review. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2020; 9:3. [PMID: 31911831 PMCID: PMC6942341 DOI: 10.1186/s13756-019-0659-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 76] [Impact Index Per Article: 19.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2019] [Accepted: 11/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background Antibiotics are the most common medicines prescribed to children in hospitals and the community, with a high proportion of potentially inappropriate use. Antibiotic misuse increases the risk of toxicity, raises healthcare costs, and selection of resistance. The primary aim of this systematic review is to summarize the current state of evidence of the implementation and outcomes of pediatric antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) globally. Methods MEDLINE, Embase and Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched to identify studies reporting on ASP in children aged 0-18 years and conducted in outpatient or in-hospital settings. Three investigators independently reviewed identified articles for inclusion and extracted relevant data. Results Of the 41,916 studies screened, 113 were eligible for inclusion in this study. Most of the studies originated in the USA (52.2%), while a minority were conducted in Europe (24.7%) or Asia (17.7%). Seventy-four (65.5%) studies used a before-and-after design, and sixteen (14.1%) were randomized trials. The majority (81.4%) described in-hospital ASPs with half of interventions in mixed pediatric wards and ten (8.8%) in emergency departments. Only sixteen (14.1%) studies focused on the costs of ASPs. Almost all the studies (79.6%) showed a significant reduction in inappropriate prescriptions. Compliance after ASP implementation increased. Sixteen of the included studies quantified cost savings related to the intervention with most of the decreases due to lower rates of drug administration. Seven studies showed an increased susceptibility of the bacteria analysed with a decrease in extended spectrum beta-lactamase producers E. coli and K. pneumoniae; a reduction in the rate of P. aeruginosa carbapenem resistance subsequent to an observed reduction in the rate of antimicrobial days of therapy; and, in two studies set in outpatient setting, an increase in erythromycin-sensitive S. pyogenes following a reduction in the use of macrolides. Conclusions Pediatric ASPs have a significant impact on the reduction of targeted and empiric antibiotic use, healthcare costs, and antimicrobial resistance in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Pediatric ASPs are now widely implemented in the USA, but considerable further adaptation is required to facilitate their uptake in Europe, Asia, Latin America and Africa.
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- D. Donà
- Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department for Woman and Child Health, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani 3, 35141 Padua, Italy
- Pediatric Infectious Disease Research Group, Institute for Infection and Immunity, St George’s University of London, London, UK
- Fondazione Penta ONLUS, Padua, Italy
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- Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department for Woman and Child Health, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani 3, 35141 Padua, Italy
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- Pediatric intensive care unit, Department for Woman and Child Health, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Fondazione Penta ONLUS, Padua, Italy
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- Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Department for Woman and Child Health, University of Padua, Via Giustiniani 3, 35141 Padua, Italy
- Fondazione Penta ONLUS, Padua, Italy
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- Fondazione Penta ONLUS, Padua, Italy
- Division of Infectious Diseases and the Center for Pediatric Clinical Effectiveness, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA USA
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- Pediatric Infectious Disease Research Group, Institute for Infection and Immunity, St George’s University of London, London, UK
- Fondazione Penta ONLUS, Padua, Italy
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Bader MS, Irfan N, Leto D, Brooks A. Oral Antimicrobial Agents for Urinary Tract Infections Due to Enterobacteriales Species. INFECTIOUS DISEASES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE 2020. [DOI: 10.1097/ipc.0000000000000793] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Sirijatuphat R, Pongsuttiyakorn S, Supapueng O, Kiratisin P, Thamlikitkul V. Implementation of global antimicrobial resistance surveillance system (GLASS) in patients with bacteriuria. J Glob Antimicrob Resist 2019; 20:60-67. [PMID: 31751803 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2019.11.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2019] [Revised: 11/05/2019] [Accepted: 11/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate the practicality and advantage of Global Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance System (GLASS) for surveillance of urine culture samples collected from patients with bacteriuria. METHODS GLASS has been implemented at a tertiary care university hospital in Thailand by using the web application program to collect clinical data and urine culture data from patients with positive urine culture. RESULTS There were 5085 urine samples from 3545 patients that were sent to our microbiology laboratory during June-December 2017. Bacteriuria was found in 1944 patients. Of those, 952 had urinary tract infection (UTI), and 1161 had colonization. Among UTI patients, hospital-acquired infection (HAI) was observed in 74.2 %, and community-acquired infection (CAI) was found in 28.7 %. E. coli and S. agalactiae were more frequently observed in CAI, but P. aeruginosa, P. mirabilis, E. faecium, and A. baumannii were more prevalent in HAI. UTI isolates demonstrated less resistance to antibiotics than colonized isolates. Non-duplicate isolates of bacteria demonstrated less resistance than duplicate isolates. E. coli, K. pneumoniae, P. aeruginosa, P. mirabilis, E. faecalis, and E. faecium causing HAI were more resistant to antibiotics than those causing CAI. CONCLUSION GLASS is feasible to implement and more beneficial than laboratory-based surveillance. This study collects additional information beyond GLASS including causative bacteria and colonizing bacteria; types of UTI; and more specific criteria to distinguish HAI from CAI so that such data can be used for developing more valid local guidelines for selecting antibiotic therapy in UTI patients in addition to AMR surveillance in urine samples.
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- Rujipas Sirijatuphat
- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Research and Development, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand; Department of Research and Development, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Berrevoets MAH, Ten Oever J, Hoogerwerf J, Kullberg BJ, Atsma F, Hulscher ME, Schouten JA. Appropriate empirical antibiotic use in the emergency department: full compliance matters! JAC Antimicrob Resist 2019; 1:dlz061. [PMID: 34222935 PMCID: PMC8210121 DOI: 10.1093/jacamr/dlz061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2019] [Revised: 09/18/2019] [Accepted: 10/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Background Little is known about determinants of appropriate antibiotic use in the emergency department (ED). We measured appropriateness of antibiotic use for seven quality indicators (QIs) and studied patient-related factors that determine their variation. Patients and methods A retrospective analysis of 948 patients presumptively diagnosed as having an infection needing empirical antibiotic treatment in the ED was performed. Outcomes of seven previously validated QIs were calculated using computerized algorithms. We used logistic regression analysis to identify patient-related factors of QI performance and evaluated whether more appropriate antibiotic use in the ED results in better patient outcomes (length-of-stay, in-hospital mortality, 30 day readmission). Results QI performance ranged from 57.3% for guideline-adherent empirical therapy to 97.3% for appropriate route of administration in patients with sepsis. QI performance was positively associated with patients’ disease severity on admission (presence of fever, tachycardia and hypotension). Overall, the clinical diagnosis and thus the guidelines followed influenced QI performance. The difference in complexity between the guidelines was a possible explanation for the variation in QI performance. A QI performance sum score of 100% was associated with reduced in-hospital mortality. QI performance was not associated with readmission rates. Conclusions We gained insights into factors that determine quality of antibiotic prescription in the ED. Adherence to the full bundle of QIs was associated with reduced in-hospital mortality. These findings suggest that future stewardship interventions in the ED should focus on the entire process of antibiotic prescribing in the ED and not on a single metric only.
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- Marvin A H Berrevoets
- Department of Internal Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Radboud Center for Infectious Diseases, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Radboud Center for Infectious Diseases, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Radboud Center for Infectious Diseases, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Radboud Center for Infectious Diseases, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Scientific Center for Quality of Healthcare, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Radboud Center for Infectious Diseases, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Scientific Center for Quality of Healthcare, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Radboud Center for Infectious Diseases, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Scientific Center for Quality of Healthcare, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Sadyrbaeva-Dolgova S, Aznarte-Padial P, Jimenez-Morales A, Expósito-Ruiz M, Calleja-Hernández MÁ, Hidalgo-Tenorio C. Pharmacist recommendations for carbapenem de-escalation in urinary tract infection within an antimicrobial stewardship program. J Infect Public Health 2019; 13:558-563. [PMID: 31685404 DOI: 10.1016/j.jiph.2019.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/21/2019] [Revised: 08/31/2019] [Accepted: 09/18/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Carbapenem antibiotics are considered the treatment of choice for serious extended-spectrum beta-lactamase-producing Gram-negative bacteria infections. Our objectives were to analyze the results of carbapenem de-escalation therapy in complicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) attended in a third-level Spanish hospital and to evaluate the impact of pharmacist recommendation in this practice, the outcomes obtained, and associated factors. METHODS This prospective observational study of carbapenem prescriptions and de-escalation performance was conducted in a third-level hospital between August 1 2013 and July 31, 2014. Data were gathered on carbapenem treatment duration, de-escalation, length of hospital stay, mortality rate, and associated re-admissions. RESULTS De-escalation, which was only ordered for patients with positive cultures, was conducted in 49.7% of the 163 patients with complicated UTI. More than half (69.1%) of pharmacist interventions were accepted. De-escalation reduced the median hospital stay by five days (p=0.030). Crude hospital mortality was lower in the de-escalation group (7.4% vs. 29.3%, p<0.001), although their exposure to carbapenems was lower (4 vs 6 days, p<0.001). Factors associated with de-escalation were ICU stay for at least 48h, pharmacist recommendation and ESBL or AmpC producing Enterobacteriaceae. Factors associated with in-hospital mortality were age, previous admission and duration of hospital stay, but not pharmacist recommendation. Otherwise, carbapenem de-escalation was associated as a protective factor against in-hospital mortality. CONCLUSIONS Carbapenem de-escalation in accordance with pharmacist recommendation proved to be a safe approach in complicated UTI, reducing the hospital stay of patients without affecting the re-admission rate.
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- Department of Pharmacy, University Hospital Virgen de las Nieves, Granada, Spain
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Righolt CH, Lagace-Wiens P, Mahmud SM. Prevalence, predictors, and consequences of inappropriate empiric antimicrobial therapy for complicated urinary tract and intra-abdominal infections in Winnipeg hospitals. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis 2019; 96:114891. [PMID: 31668828 DOI: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2019.114891] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2019] [Revised: 08/23/2019] [Accepted: 08/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Information on inappropriate empiric antimicrobial therapy (ET) in Canadian hospitals is scarce. All Manitobans 18 years of age and over who were admitted to a hospital in Winnipeg with a complicated urinary tract infection (cUTI) or complicated intra-abdominal infection (cIAI) from January 2006 to December 2014 were eligible for inclusion in this cohort study. The prevalence of inappropriate ET was 11% for cUTI patients and 9% for cIAI patients. The risk of receiving inappropriate ET was higher for older patients (cUTI patients 65 or older had 2-fold increased risk compared to younger patients; odds ratio 2.1, 95% confidence interval 1.3-3.6; this was 1.6 [0.7-3.5] for cIAI patients) and those hospitalized in the previous year: 1.5 (1.0-2.4) in cUTIs and 1.5 (0.6-3.4) in cIAIs. The risk for a hospital stay over 3 weeks was increased for inappropriate ET in cUTI patients, 2.3 (1.4-3.7), but not in cIAI patients, 0.9 (0.4-2.1).
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- Christiaan H Righolt
- Vaccine and Drug Evaluation Centre, Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, 337-750 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0T5, Canada
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- Diagnostic Services, Shared Health, Clinical Microbiology, Saint-Boniface Hospital, L4025-409 Taché Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R2H 2A6
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- Vaccine and Drug Evaluation Centre, Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, 337-750 McDermot Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, R3E 0T5, Canada.
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Escolà-Vergé L, Pigrau C, Almirante B. Ceftolozane/tazobactam for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal and urinary tract infections: current perspectives and place in therapy. Infect Drug Resist 2019; 12:1853-1867. [PMID: 31308706 PMCID: PMC6613001 DOI: 10.2147/idr.s180905] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2019] [Accepted: 04/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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The current prevalence of infections caused by multidrug-resistant (MDR) organisms is a global threat, and thus, the development of new antimicrobial agents with activity against these pathogens is a healthcare priority. Ceftolozane-tazobactam (C/T) is a new combination of a cephalosporin with a β-lactamase inhibitor that shows excellent in vitro activity against a broad spectrum of Enterobacteriaceae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, including extended spectrum β-lactamase-producing (ESBL) strains and MDR or extensively drug-resistant (XDR) P. aeruginosa. In phase III randomized clinical trials, C/T demonstrated similar efficacy to meropenem for the treatment of complicated intra-abdominal infections (cIAIs) and superior efficacy to levofloxacin for the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs), including pyelonephritis. The drug is generally safe and well tolerated and its PK/PD profile is very favorable. Observational studies with C/T have revealed good efficacy for the treatment of different types of infection caused by MDR or XDR P. aeruginosa, including some that originated from the digestive or urinary tracts. The place of C/T in therapy is not well defined, but its use could be recommended in a carbapenem-sparing approach for the treatment of infections caused by ESBL-producing strains or for the treatment of infections caused by P. aeruginosa if there are no other more favorable therapeutic options. Further clinical experience is needed to position this new antimicrobial drug for the empirical treatment of cIAIs or cUTIs.
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- Laura Escolà-Vergé
- Infectious Diseases Department, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Medicine Department, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Spanish Network for Research in Infectious Diseases (REIPI), Madrid, Spain
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- Infectious Diseases Department, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Medicine Department, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Spanish Network for Research in Infectious Diseases (REIPI), Madrid, Spain
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- Infectious Diseases Department, Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron, Medicine Department, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,Spanish Network for Research in Infectious Diseases (REIPI), Madrid, Spain
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Purva M, Randeep G, Rajesh M, Mahesh CM, Sunil G, Subodh K, Sushma S, Naveet W, Pramod G, Arti K, Surbhi K, Omika K, Sonal K, Manoj S, Arunaloke C, Pallab R, Manisha B, Neelam T, Priscilla R, Subaramani K, Ebor J, Veeraraghavan B, Camilla R, Vijayalakshmi N, Vibhor T, Kuldeep S, Pradeep KB, Neeraj G, Daisy K, Vimala V, Chiranjay M, Vandana KE, Muralidhar V, Vijayshri D, Ruchita A, Kanne P, Sukanya S, Chand W, Neeraj G, Sanjay B, Sourav S, Karuna T, Saurabh S, Behera B, Sanjeev S, Thirunarayan MA, Reema N, Lahri S, Raja R, Hirak JR, Sujata B, Desma D, Mammen C, Sudipta M, Manas KR, Gaurav G, Swagata T, Satyajeet M, Anupam D, Tushar SM, Bashir AF, Gulnaz B, Shaista N, Sulochana D, Khuraijam RD, Langpoklakpam CS, Padma D, Anudita B, Ujjwala G, Neeta K, Geeta V, Tanvi S, Shristi J, Prachi V, Mamta L, Prithwis B, Anil CP, Clarissa L, Rajni G, Rushika S, Lata K, Vinod O, Kamini W. Assessment of core capacities for antimicrobial stewardship practices in indian hospitals: Report from a multicentric initiative of global health security agenda. Indian J Med Microbiol 2019; 37:309-317. [PMID: 32003327 DOI: 10.4103/ijmm.ijmm_19_445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Introduction Antimicrobial-resistant HAI (Healthcare associated infection) are a global challenge due to their impact on patient outcome. Implementation of antimicrobial stewardship programmes (AMSP) is needed at institutional and national levels. Assessment of core capacities for AMSP is an important starting point to initiate nationwide AMSP. We conducted an assessment of the core capacities for AMSP in a network of Indian hospitals, which are part of the Global Health Security Agenda-funded work on capacity building for AMR-HAIs. Subjects and Methods The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's core assessment checklist was modified as per inputs received from the Indian network. The assessment tool was filled by twenty hospitals as a self-administered questionnaire. The results were entered into a database. The cumulative score for each question was generated as average percentage. The scores generated by the database were then used for analysis. Results and Conclusion The hospitals included a mix of public and private sector hospitals. The network average of positive responses for leadership support was 45%, for accountability; the score was 53% and for key support for AMSP, 58%. Policies to support optimal antibiotic use were present in 59% of respondents, policies for procurement were present in 79% and broad interventions to improve antibiotic use were scored as 33%. A score of 52% was generated for prescription-specific interventions to improve antibiotic use. Written policies for antibiotic use for hospitalised patients and outpatients were present on an average in 72% and 48% conditions, respectively. Presence of process measures and outcome measures was scored at 40% and 49%, respectively, and feedback and education got a score of 53% and 40%, respectively. Thus, Indian hospitals can start with low-hanging fruits such as developing prescription policies, restricting the usage of high antibiotics, enforcing education and ultimately providing the much-needed leadership support.
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- Mathur Purva
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, JPNATC, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine and Sleep Disorders, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Orthopedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Surgery, Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Safdarjung Hospital and VMMC, Delhi, India
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- Department of Surgical Disciplines, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Surgical Disciplines, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Surgical Disciplines, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Gastroenterolog, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, JPNATC, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, JPNATC, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, JPNATC, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India
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- Department of Surgery, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India
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- Department of Pediatrics, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology, Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India
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- Department of Microbiology, P. D. Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Center, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Paediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Neonatology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Paediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Microbiology, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
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- Department of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Trauma and Emergency, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India
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- Department of Infection Control, Amrita School of Medicine, Kochi, Kerala, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Apollo Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Assam Medical College, Gwahati, Assam, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Guahati Medical College, Gwahati, Assam, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research, and Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Institute of Post-Graduate Medical Education and Research, and Seth Sukhlal Karnani Memorial Hospital, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Haematology, Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of General Surgery, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur, India
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- Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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- Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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- Department of Microbiology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Government Medical College, Surat, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Government Medical College, Surat, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Government Medical College, Surat, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Critical Care and Respiratory Medicine, Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and IC, North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, Shillong, Meghalaya, India
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- Department of Microbiology, North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, Shillong, Meghalaya, India
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- Department of Microbiology, North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, Shillong, Meghalaya, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Safdarjung Hospital and VMMC, Delhi, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Safdarjung Hospital and VMMC, Delhi, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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- Department of Microbiology, Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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Patel HB, Soni ST, Bhagyalaxmi A, Patel NM. Causative agents of urinary tract infections and their antimicrobial susceptibility patterns at a referral center in Western India: An audit to help clinicians prevent antibiotic misuse. J Family Med Prim Care 2019; 8:154-159. [PMID: 30911498 PMCID: PMC6396617 DOI: 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_203_18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Background Urinary tract infections (UTIs) remain one of the most common infections in community and susceptibility of uropathogens to commonly used antimicrobials has declined over years. It is important to periodically study susceptibility patterns of uropathogens, so that empiric treatment can be determined using recent data, helping improve patient outcomes. Methods Urine samples received by the laboratory for culture and susceptibility testing over a period of 3 months were analyzed and included in this study. Antimicrobial susceptibility testing was done on cultured isolates. Results Of total 3,151 urine samples received, 3,066 were processed, and organisms were isolated from 1,401 (45.69%) samples. Isolation rate from male and female urine samples was 45.29% and 46.32%, respectively. The most commonly isolated organism was Escherichia coli (36.11%), followed by Candida spp. (18.56%), and Klebsiella spp. (18.06%). E. coli was most susceptible to meropenem (91.89%) and imipenem (91.69%). Klebsiella spp. was most susceptible to imipenem(75.89%) and meropenem(75.49%). Susceptibility of E. coli and Klebsiella spp. to nitrofurantoin, cotrimoxazole, and ciprofloxacin was 72.33%, 32.02%, and 18.97%, and 51.77%, 27.27%, and 22.13%, respectively. Candida spp. was most susceptible to amphotericin B (97.30%). Conclusion Treatment for UTIs should be determined based on current local antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of uropathogens to minimise therapeutic failures and prevent antibiotic misuse.
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- Department of Microbiology, B. J. Medical College and Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- Department of Community Medicine, B. J. Medical College and Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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- B. J. Medical College and Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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Wozniak TM, Barnsbee L, Lee XJ, Pacella RE. Using the best available data to estimate the cost of antimicrobial resistance: a systematic review. Antimicrob Resist Infect Control 2019; 8:26. [PMID: 30733860 PMCID: PMC6359818 DOI: 10.1186/s13756-019-0472-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2018] [Accepted: 01/14/2019] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background Valuation of the economic cost of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is important for decision making and should be estimated accurately. Highly variable or erroneous estimates may alarm policy makers and hospital administrators to act, but they also create confusion as to what the most reliable estimates are and how these should be assessed. This study aimed to assess the quality of methods used in studies that quantify the costs of AMR and to determine the best available evidence of the incremental cost of these infections. Methods In this systematic review, we searched PubMed, Embase, Cinahl, Cochrane databases and grey literature sources published between January 2012 and October 2016. Articles reporting the additional burden of Enterococcus spp., Escherichia coli (E. coli), Klebsiella pneumoniae (K. pneumoniae), Pseudomonas aeruginosa (P. aeruginosa) and Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) resistant versus susceptible infections were sourced. The included studies were broadly classified as reporting oncosts from the healthcare/hospital/hospital charges perspective or societal perspective. Risk of bias was assessed based on three methodological components: (1) adjustment for length of stay prior to infection onset and consideration of time-dependent bias, (2) adjustment for comorbidities or severity of disease, and (3) adjustment for inappropriate antibiotic therapy. Results Of 1094 identified studies, we identified 12 peer-reviewed articles and two reports that quantified the economic burden of clinically important resistant infections. Two studies used multi-state modelling to account for the timing of infection minimising the risk of time dependent bias and these were considered to generate the best available cost estimates. Studies report an additional CHF 9473 per extended-spectrum beta-lactamases -resistant Enterobacteriaceae bloodstream infections (BSI); additional €3200 per third-generation cephalosporin resistant Enterobacteriaceae BSI; and additional €1600 per methicillin-resistant S. aureus (MRSA) BSI. The remaining studies either partially adjusted or did not consider the timing of infection in their analysis. Conclusions Implementation of AMR policy and decision-making should be guided only by reliable, unbiased estimates of effect size. Generating these estimates requires a thorough understanding of important biases and their impact on measured outcomes. This will ensure that researchers, clinicians, and other key decision makers concerned with increasing public health threat of AMR are accurately guided by the best available evidence. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s13756-019-0472-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Teresa M Wozniak
- 1Centre for Research Excellence in Reducing Healthcare Associated Infections, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD Australia.,3Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD Australia.,5Menzies School of Health Research, Royal Darwin Hospital, Rocklands Drive, Tiwi, Darwin, Northern Territory 0810 Australia
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- 1Centre for Research Excellence in Reducing Healthcare Associated Infections, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD Australia.,2Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD Australia.,3Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD Australia
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- 1Centre for Research Excellence in Reducing Healthcare Associated Infections, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD Australia.,2Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD Australia.,3Australian Centre for Health Services Innovation, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD Australia
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Medina-Polo J, Gil-Moradillo J, Justo-Quintas J, González-Padilla DA, García-Rojo E, González-Díaz A, Abad-López P, Hernández-Arroyo M, Santos-Pérez de la Blanca R, Peña-Vallejo H, Téigell-Tobar J, López-Medrano F, Tejido-Sánchez Á. Prevention of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in a surgical urology ward: observational study-analysis of the problem and strategies for implementation. World J Urol 2019; 38:3-8. [PMID: 30701336 DOI: 10.1007/s00345-019-02648-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2018] [Accepted: 01/21/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Our purpose is to present the results of our working group, with a view to reduce the incidence and improve the management of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in a urology ward. METHODS The study consists on an observational database designed with the view to analyse the incidence and characteristics of HAIs in Urology. Based on the results obtained, a critical evaluation was carried out and specific measures put in place to reduce HAIs. Finally, the impact and results of the implemented measures were periodically evaluated. RESULTS The incidence of HAIs in urology decreased from 6.6 to 7.3% in 2012-2014 to 5.4-5.8% in 2016-2018. In patients with immunosuppression the incidence of HAIs decreased from 12.8 to 18% in 2012-2013 to 8.1-10.2% in 2017-2018, in those with a previous urinary infection fell from 13.6 to 4.8%, in those with a urinary catheter prior to admission from 12.6 to 10.8%, and in patients with a nephrostomy tube from 16 to 10.9%. The effect of the protocol also demonstrated a reduction in the percentage of patients with suspicion of HAIs for whom no culture was taken, from 6% in 2012 to zero in 2017 and 2018. Moreover, the implementation of protocols for empirical treatment has reduced the incidence of patients experiencing inadequate empirical antimicrobial therapy from 20 to 8.1%. CONCLUSION It is essential to monitor the incidence of HAIs, and preventive measures play a useful role in reducing the rate of infection and in optimising their management.
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- José Medina-Polo
- Department of Urology and School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense Madrid, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Avda. Córdoba s/n, 28041, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Urology and School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense Madrid, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Avda. Córdoba s/n, 28041, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology and School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense Madrid, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Avda. Córdoba s/n, 28041, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology and School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense Madrid, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Avda. Córdoba s/n, 28041, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology and School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense Madrid, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Avda. Córdoba s/n, 28041, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology and School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense Madrid, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Avda. Córdoba s/n, 28041, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology and School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense Madrid, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Avda. Córdoba s/n, 28041, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology and School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense Madrid, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Avda. Córdoba s/n, 28041, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology and School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense Madrid, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Avda. Córdoba s/n, 28041, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology and School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense Madrid, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Avda. Córdoba s/n, 28041, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology and School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense Madrid, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Avda. Córdoba s/n, 28041, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Health Research Institute i + 12, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Urology and School of Medicine, Universidad Complutense Madrid, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Avda. Córdoba s/n, 28041, Madrid, Spain
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Phased implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship program for a large community hospital system. Am J Infect Control 2019; 47:69-73. [PMID: 30082089 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajic.2018.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2018] [Revised: 06/13/2018] [Accepted: 06/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Antimicrobial stewardship is recommended as a crucial mechanism to reduce the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. The purpose of this article was to describe implementation of antimicrobial management programs (AMPs) across a large health system of community hospitals. METHODS The initiative was structured in 4 phases. Although each phase was implemented sequentially, facilities could progress at their own pace. Phase goals needed to be met before moving to the next phase. The 4 phases included preparatory, foundational, clinical care optimization, and refinement. A survey was administered prior to the initiative in 2010, and modified surveys were administered in 2015 and 2017. RESULTS Stewardship activities improved in most areas of the AMP initiative in 2015, with substantial improvement by 2017. Important changes included an increase in established programs, from 82% in 2010 to 88% and 96% in 2015 and 2017, respectively. Physician Champions increased from 73% in 2010 to 94% in 2017. Advances were made in the use of evidence-based treatment recommendations, antibiogram development, prospective audit and feedback for antimicrobials, tracking of antibiotic usage metrics, and a cost reduction of 40% from baseline. CONCLUSION A well-designed, phased approach to implementing AMP can help community hospitals and hospital systems recognize substantial clinical and financial benefits.
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Kallen MC, Roos-Blom MJ, Dongelmans DA, Schouten JA, Gude WT, de Jonge E, Prins JM, de Keizer NF. Development of actionable quality indicators and an action implementation toolbox for appropriate antibiotic use at intensive care units: A modified-RAND Delphi study. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0207991. [PMID: 30496227 PMCID: PMC6264509 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0207991] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2017] [Accepted: 11/10/2018] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Introduction Extensive antibiotic use makes the intensive care unit (ICU) an important focus for antibiotic stewardship programs. The aim of this study was to develop a set of actionable quality indicators for appropriate antibiotic use at ICUs and an implementation toolbox, which can be used to assess and improve the appropriateness of antibiotic use in the treatment of adult patients at an ICU. Methods A four round modified-RAND Delphi procedure was used. Potential indicators were identified by a multidisciplinary panel of 15 Dutch experts, from international literature and guidelines. Using an online survey, the identified indicators were rated on three criteria: relevance, actionability and feasibility. Experts discussed and rated the indicators for the second time during a face-to-face consensus meeting. During a final consensus meeting the toolbox was developed, containing potential barriers and improvement strategies which were identified using a validated checklist by Flottorp et al., and if available also containing supporting material. Results The first round resulted in 24 potential indicators. After the final meeting a set of three process indicators, one structure indicator and one quantity metric remained: 1) perform at least two sets of blood cultures before start of empirical systemic therapy; 2) perform therapeutic drug monitoring in patients treated with vancomycin or aminoglycosides; 3) perform surveillance cultures if selective digestive or oropharyngeal decontamination is applied at the ICU; 4) biannual face-to-face meetings between ICU and microbiology staff in which local resistance rates are discussed; and 5) quantitative antibiotic use at the ICU expressed in days of therapy (DOT). The toolbox contains 24 unique barriers and 37 improvement strategies. Conclusions Our study identified a set of four actionable quality indicators and one quantity metric, together with an implementation toolbox, to improve appropriate antibiotic use at ICUs.
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- Marlot C. Kallen
- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Infectious Diseases, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- * E-mail: (MCK); (MJRB)
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Medical Informatics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- National Intensive Care Evaluation (NICE) Foundation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- * E-mail: (MCK); (MJRB)
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- National Intensive Care Evaluation (NICE) Foundation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital, Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
- Radboud University Medical Center, Department of Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare (IQ healthcare), Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Medical Informatics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- National Intensive Care Evaluation (NICE) Foundation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- Leiden University Medical Center, Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Leiden, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Infectious Diseases, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Department of Medical Informatics, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- National Intensive Care Evaluation (NICE) Foundation, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Assessment of Quality Indicators for Appropriate Antibiotic Use. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2018; 62:AAC.00875-18. [PMID: 30249698 DOI: 10.1128/aac.00875-18] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2018] [Accepted: 08/23/2018] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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One of the critical elements of antimicrobial stewardship programs is the ability to measure the quality of antibiotic prescriptions. The aims of the present study were to evaluate the performance properties of a set of previously developed quality indicators (QIs) and to identify the potential room for improvement in antibiotic use in our setting. A monthly cross-sectional point prevalence survey was conducted in a 400-bed acute care teaching hospital, from June to November 2015. All adult patients treated for ≥24 hours with antibiotic therapy for a suspected hospital- or community-acquired bacterial infection were included. Performance scores (adherence, room for improvement, interobserver reliability, and applicability) were calculated for 8 QIs. A total of 362 patients were evaluated. Adherence to the whole set of QIs was accomplished for 14.1% of evaluable patients. The QIs with greater room for improvement were adequate request for blood cultures (60.6%), therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) (59.1%), sequential antibiotic therapy within 72 hours (48.2%), and empirical antibiotic therapy according to local guidelines (30.4%). The percentage of patients receiving unnecessary antibiotic treatment in the absence of clinical or microbiological evidence of infection after 5 days was 12.2%. All indicators scored kappa values of ≥0.6, suggesting good interobserver reliability. Low applicability (6.1% of reviewed patients) was found only for the TDM QI. The QIs analyzed were found to be applicable, showed good interobserver reliability, and were useful tools to identify areas with potential room for improvement in antibiotic use.
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Kallen MC, Natsch S, Opmeer BC, Hulscher MEJL, Schouten JA, Prins JM, van der Linden P. How to measure quantitative antibiotic use in order to support antimicrobial stewardship in acute care hospitals: a retrospective observational study. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 2018; 38:347-355. [PMID: 30478815 DOI: 10.1007/s10096-018-3434-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2018] [Accepted: 11/12/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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A cornerstone of antimicrobial stewardship programs (ASPs) is monitoring quantitative antibiotic use. Frequently used metrics are defined daily dose (DDD) and days of therapy (DOT). The purpose of this study was (1) to explore for the hospital setting the possibilities of quantitative data retrieval on the level of medical specialty and (2) to describe factors affecting the usability and interpretation of these quantitative metrics. We performed a retrospective observational study, measuring overall systemic antibiotic use at specialty level over a 1-year period, from December 1st 2014 to December 1st 2015, in one university and 13 non-university hospitals in the Netherlands. We distinguished surgical and non-surgical adult specialties. The association between DDDs, calculated from aggregated dispensing data, and DOTs, calculated from patient-level prescription data, was explored descriptively and related to organizational factors, data sources (prescription versus dispensing data), data registration, and data extraction. Twelve hospitals were able to extract dispensing data (DDD), three of which on the level of medical specialty; 13 hospitals were able to extract prescription data (DOT), 11 of which by medical specialty. A large variation in quantitative antibiotic use was found between hospitals and the correlation between DDDs and DOTs at specialty level was low. Differences between hospitals related to organizational factors, data sources, data registration, and data extraction procedures likely contributed to the variation in quantitative use and the low correlation between DDDs and DOTs. The differences in healthcare organization, data sources, data registration, and data extraction procedures contributed to the variation in reported quantitative use between hospitals. Uniform registration and extraction procedures are necessary for appropriate measurement and interpretation and benchmarking of quantitative antibiotic use.
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- Marlot C Kallen
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Radboud University Medical Center, Comeniuslaan 4, 6525 HP, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Clinical Research Unit, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Scientific Center for Quality of healthcare (IQ healthcare), Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Comeniuslaan 4, 6525 HP, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Intensive Care Medicine, Canisius Wilhelmina Hospital, Weg door Jonkerbos 100, 6532 SZ, Nijmegen, The Netherlands.,Department of Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare (IQ healthcare), Radboud University Medical Center, Comeniuslaan 4, 6525 HP, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Tergooi Hospital, Van Riebeeckweg 212, 1213 XZ, Hilversum, The Netherlands.
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Garau J, Bassetti M. Role of pharmacists in antimicrobial stewardship programmes. Int J Clin Pharm 2018; 40:948-952. [PMID: 30242589 DOI: 10.1007/s11096-018-0675-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2017] [Accepted: 06/14/2018] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Antimicrobial resistance is a growing public health problem of global concern and, unless action is taken, the burden of death could reach 10 million per year by 2050. Resistance has been associated with increasing mortality, treatment failure and healthcare costs. In order to help combat this, antimicrobial stewardship programmes, have been implemented in many countries. These stewardship programmes can help, reduce inappropriate prescription and broad-spectrum use of antimicrobials, improve, clinical outcomes for the population as a whole, slow down the emergence of antimicrobial resistance and conserve healthcare resources. Pharmacists are an integral part of the stewardship team and have an important role in tackling antimicrobial resistance. This article aims to review the role of pharmacists within antimicrobial stewardship programmes and the opportunities for pharmacist-driven antimicrobial stewardship strategies in hospital and community settings.
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- Javier Garau
- Department of Medicine, Hospital Universitari Mútua de Terrassa, Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain.
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- Infectious Diseases Division, Santa Maria della Misericordia University Hospital, University of Udine, Udine, Italy
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Zhu L, Bai J, Chen Y, Xue D. Effects of a clinical pathway on antibiotic use in patients with community-acquired pneumonia: a multi-site study in China. BMC Infect Dis 2018; 18:471. [PMID: 30231869 PMCID: PMC6146630 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-018-3369-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2017] [Accepted: 08/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a common condition with high mortality, morbidity and healthcare costs. This study aimed to determine whether clinical pathway (CP) implementation in different hospitals in China increased antibiotic compliance with the national CP in inpatients with CAP. METHODS Chart reviews of CAP cases were conducted in 18 public hospitals from 3 different regions of China in 2015. Chi-square tests and the t-test were used to compare differences between hospitals that implemented CP (CP group) and those that did not (non-CP group). Multivariate logistic analysis was adopted to test whether CP implementation for CAP in hospitals affected their overall antibiotic use compliance rates with the national CP for CAP. RESULTS The overall compliance rate with the national CP for inpatients with CAP was 43.69%. The compliance rates for timely initial antibiotic use, recommended antibiotic use and use of the recommended combination of antibiotics and the overall compliance rate were substantially higher in the CP group than in the non-CP group. A multivariate logistic model for overall compliance in inpatients with CAP showed that the hospitals in the CP group had greater overall compliance than those in the non-CP group (odds ratio [OR] = 1.76; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.16-2.71) after controlling for hospital and inpatient characteristics. CONCLUSION In China, the overall compliance rate with the national CP for inpatients with CAP was low, but inpatients with CAP in the hospitals in the CP group received antibiotics more concordantly with the national CP. Since adherence to evidence-based care has been shown to improve clinical outcomes, internal and external support from hospitals is required to facilitate CP implementation for inpatients with CAP. Additionally, governmental commitment, hospital input and population involvement are required to improve antibiotic utilization.
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- Liping Zhu
- NHC Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment (Fudan University), Department of Hospital Management, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment (Fudan University), Department of Hospital Management, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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- School of Public Health, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, People’s Republic of China
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- NHC Key Laboratory of Health Technology Assessment (Fudan University), Department of Hospital Management, School of Public Health, Fudan University, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China
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Grabe MJ, Resman F. Antimicrobial Stewardship: What We All Just Need to Know. Eur Urol Focus 2018; 5:46-49. [PMID: 29970303 DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2018.06.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2018] [Revised: 05/31/2018] [Accepted: 06/21/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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CONTEXT Microbial resistance to antibiotics is increasing while antimicrobials are limited. Responsible use is necessary. OBJECTIVE Describe the present acquisitions of antimicrobial stewardship programmes (ASPs) in general and in urology. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS Well-designed ASPs have an impact on reducing treatment duration, shortening intravenous treatment in favour of oral targeted therapy, and reducing the total antibiotic prescription. Moreover, the hospital length of stay can potentially be reduced without hazard for the patient. CONCLUSIONS It is recommended to set up an ASP for education and feedback as standard in urological practice. The exact design of the ASP should be tailored to regional prerequisites.
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- Magnus J Grabe
- Department of Translational Medicine, Division of Urological Cancer, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.
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- Department of Translational Medicine, Clinical Infection Medicine, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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Karve S, Ryan K, Peeters P, Baelen E, Rojas-Farreras S, Potter D, Rodríguez-Baño J. The impact of initial antibiotic treatment failure: Real-world insights in patients with complicated urinary tract infection. J Infect 2018; 76:121-131. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2017.11.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2017] [Revised: 10/25/2017] [Accepted: 11/02/2017] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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van Daalen FV, Hulscher MEJL, Minderhoud C, Prins JM, Geerlings SE. The antibiotic checklist: an observational study of the discrepancy between reported and actually performed checklist items. BMC Infect Dis 2018; 18:16. [PMID: 29310569 PMCID: PMC5759243 DOI: 10.1186/s12879-017-2878-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2017] [Accepted: 12/03/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Checklists are increasingly used to measure quality of care. Recently we implemented an antibiotic checklist in nine Dutch hospitals and showed that use of the checklist resulted in more appropriate antibiotic use. While more appropriate antibiotic use was associated with a reduction in length of stay, use of the checklist in itself was not. In the current study we explored discrepancies between reported and actually performed checklist items at the patient level to test the validity of checklist answers, to evaluate whether discrepancies between reported and actually performed checklist items could explain the lack of effect of checklist use on length of stay, and to identify missed opportunities for performance per checklist item. Methods Checklist answers represented reported performance. Actual performance was assessed by data from the patients’ medical files. Reported and actually performed checklist items could be ‘both YES’; ‘both NO’; ‘YES reported, NOT actually performed’; or ‘NO reported, YES actually performed’. We determined an overall ‘both YES’ score per checklist, and used mixed models to evaluate whether an association existed between this overall score and patient’s length of hospital stay. Finally, we analysed whether the items that were not actually performed, could have been performed. Results Between January and October 2015 physicians filled in 1207 checklists. In total 7881 items were checked. Most items were ‘both YES’ (3392/7881, 43.0%) or ‘both NO’ (2601/7881, 33.0%). The number of ‘YES reported, NOT actually performed’ items was 1628/7881 (20.7%) compared to 260/7881 (3.3%) ‘NO reported, YES actually performed’ items. The level of discrepancy between reported and actually performed items differed per checklist item. The item ‘prescribe antibiotic treatment according to the local guideline’ had the highest percentage of ‘YES reported, NOT actually performed’ items, namely 45.1%. A higher overall ‘both YES’ score of the checklist was significantly associated with a shorter length of hospital stay. Of all checklist items 21.8% were not performed while they could have been performed. Conclusions Checklist answers do not accurately assess actual provided care. As actual performance of the antibiotic checklist items is associated with length of stay, efforts to increase actual performance appear to be justified. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12879-017-2878-7) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Frederike V van Daalen
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Room F4-132, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
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- Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Room F4-132, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Room F4-132, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Room F4-132, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Evaluating the appropriateness of antimicrobial treatment in hospitalized patients: a comparison of three methods. J Hosp Infect 2017; 99:127-132. [PMID: 29248506 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhin.2017.12.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2017] [Accepted: 12/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Approximately 20-50% of antimicrobial therapy in hospitalized patients is considered inappropriate, which may be associated with increased morbidity and mortality. The best method for evaluation of appropriateness is not well defined. AIM To evaluate the rate of appropriate antimicrobial therapy in a secondary hospital using three different methods, and determine the rate of agreement between the different methods. METHODS A point prevalence study included all adult hospitalized patients receiving systemic antimicrobial therapy during 2016, screened on a single day. Clinical, laboratory and therapeutic data were collected from patient files, and appropriateness was rated with a qualitative evaluation by expert opinion. In addition, a quantitative evaluation was performed according to 11 quality indicators (QIs) rated for each patient. A strict definition of appropriateness was fulfilled if six essential QIs were met, and a lenient definition was fulfilled if at least five QIs were met. Agreement between methods was analysed using kappa statistic. FINDINGS Among 106 patients included, rates of appropriateness of antimicrobial therapy ranged from 20% to 75%, depending on the method of evaluation. Very low agreement was found between the strict definition and expert opinion (kappa=0.068), and medium agreement was found between the lenient definition and expert opinion (kappa=0.45). CONCLUSIONS Rates of appropriateness of antimicrobial therapy varied between evaluation methods, with low to moderate agreement between the different methods.
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A Cohort Study of Risk Factors That Influence Empirical Treatment of Patients with Acute Pyelonephritis. Antimicrob Agents Chemother 2017; 61:AAC.01317-17. [PMID: 28971876 DOI: 10.1128/aac.01317-17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2017] [Accepted: 09/23/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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The aim of the current study was to compare community-acquired acute pyelonephritis (CA-APN) with health care-associated acute pyelonephritis (HCA-APN), describe the outcomes, and identify variables that could predict antimicrobial susceptibility. We conducted an observational study that included all consecutive episodes of acute pyelonephritis (APN) in adults during 2014 at a Spanish university hospital. From each episode, demographic data, comorbidities, clinical presentation, microbiological data, antimicrobial therapy, and outcome were recorded. A multivariable logistic regression model was performed to define the variables associated with antimicrobial resistance. A total of 607 patients, 503 (82.9%) with CA-APN and 104 (17.1%) with HCA-APN, were included in the study. Patients with HCA-APN were older than patients with CA-APN (70.4 versus 50.6 years; P < 0.001) and had higher rates of previous urinary tract infections (UTIs) (56.5% versus 24.5%; P < 0.001) and previous antibiotic use (56.8% versus 22.8%; P < 0.001). Escherichia coli was more frequently isolated from patients with CA-APN than from patients with HCA-APN (79.9% versus 50.5%; P < 0.001). The rates of resistance of Escherichia coli strains from CA-APN patients versus HCA-APN patients were as follows: amoxicillin-clavulanic acid, 22.4% versus 53.2% (P = 0.001); cefuroxime, 7.7% versus 43.5% (P = 0.001); cefotaxime, 4.3% versus 32.6% (P < 0.001); ciprofloxacin, 22.8% versus 74.5% (P < 0.001); and co-trimoxazole, 34.5% versus 58.7% (P = 0.003). The site of acquisition, recurrent UTIs, and previous antibiotic use were independent risk factors for antimicrobial resistance. Relapse rates were significantly higher when definitive antimicrobial treatment was not adequate (37.1% versus 9.3% when definitive antimicrobial treatment was adequate; P < 0.001). Our study reflects the rise of resistance to commonly used antibiotics in acute pyelonephritis. In order to choose the adequate empirical antibiotic therapy, risk factors for resistance should be considered.
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Soucek DK, Dumkow LE, VanLangen KM, Jameson AP. Cost Justification of the BioFire FilmArray Meningitis/Encephalitis Panel Versus Standard of Care for Diagnosing Meningitis in a Community Hospital. J Pharm Pract 2017; 32:36-40. [PMID: 29092659 DOI: 10.1177/0897190017737697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Gram stain and culture along with CSF viral polymerase chain reaction (PCR) are the current standard of care (SOC) to diagnose meningitis. Unfortunately, these tests take up to 72 hours to provide results and are not always sensitive to detect a pathogen. BioFire FilmArray (FA) meningitis/encephalitis (ME) panel uses PCR to provide quick, accurate identification of the causative organism. For community hospitals, the cost of this technology may be prohibitive. OBJECTIVE: To compare the institution cost of current SOC versus the anticipated cost of the FA ME panel to diagnose and treat suspected meningitis. METHODS: A retrospective cohort study was conducted evaluating adult patients with a lumbar puncture performed and empiric antimicrobials administered for a diagnosis of meningitis. The time to receive CSF culture results and cost associated with empiric antimicrobials were assessed and compared to the theoretical time to results and cost of treatment using the FA ME panel. RESULTS: Thirty-three patients were included in the analysis. The cost of antimicrobials using SOC was $63.43 versus $24.70 per treatment course if using the FA ME panel ( P < .001). When the cost of diagnostic testing supplies per patient was included, the median cost of SOC was $239.63 versus $239.14 per treatment course when using the FA ME panel ( P = .15). CONCLUSION: There is potential for significant cost savings in direct antibiotic utilization if FA ME is used versus SOC to diagnose meningitis in a community hospital. Antimicrobial cost savings were able to offset the increased cost of testing.
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- Dana K Soucek
- 1 Department of Pharmacy, St Joseph Mercy Oakland, Pontiac, MI, USA
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- 2 Department of Pharmacy, Mercy Health Saint Mary's Campus, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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- 2 Department of Pharmacy, Mercy Health Saint Mary's Campus, Grand Rapids, MI, USA.,3 Department of Pharmacy Practice, College of Pharmacy, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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- 4 Department of Infectious Disease, Mercy Health Saint Mary's Campus, Grand Rapids, MI, USA.,5 Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, Grand Rapids, MI, USA
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van den Bosch CMA, Hulscher MEJL, Akkermans RP, Wille J, Geerlings SE, Prins JM. Appropriate antibiotic use reduces length of hospital stay. J Antimicrob Chemother 2017; 72:923-932. [PMID: 27999033 DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkw469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2016] [Accepted: 10/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Objectives To define appropriate antibiotic use in hospitalized adults treated for a bacterial infection, we previously developed and validated a set of six generic quality indicators (QIs) covering all steps in the process of antibiotic use. We assessed the association between appropriate antibiotic use, defined by these QIs, and length of hospital stay (LOS). Methods An observational multicentre study in 22 hospitals in the Netherlands included 1890 adult, non-ICU patients using antibiotics for a suspected bacterial infection. Performance scores were calculated for all QIs separately (appropriate or not), and a sum score described performance on the total set of QIs. We divided the sum scores into two groups: low (0%-49%) versus high (50%-100%). Multilevel analyses, correcting for confounders, were used to correlate QI performance (single and combined) with (log-transformed) LOS and in-hospital mortality. Results The only single QI associated with shorter LOS was appropriate intravenous-oral switch (geometric means 6.5 versus 11.2 days; P < 0.001). A high sum score was associated with a shorter LOS in the total group (10.1 versus 11.2 days; P = 0.002) and in the subgroup of community-acquired infections (9.7 versus 10.9 days; P = 0.007), but not in the subgroup of hospital-acquired infections. We found no association between performance on QIs and in-hospital mortality or readmission rate. Conclusions Appropriate antibiotic use, defined by validated process QIs, in hospitalized adult patients with a suspected bacterial infection appears to be associated with a shorter LOS and therefore positively contributes to patient outcome and healthcare costs.
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- Caroline M A van den Bosch
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam-Zuidoost, The Netherlands
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- Department of Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare (IQ Healthcare), Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare (IQ Healthcare), Radboud University Medical Center, Radboud Institute for Health Sciences, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Center for Infectious Diseases, Epidemiology and Surveillance, The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Bilthoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam-Zuidoost, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ Amsterdam-Zuidoost, The Netherlands
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Kallen MC, Prins JM. A Systematic Review of Quality Indicators for Appropriate Antibiotic Use in Hospitalized Adult Patients. Infect Dis Rep 2017; 9:6821. [PMID: 28458795 PMCID: PMC5391534 DOI: 10.4081/idr.2017.6821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2016] [Revised: 10/17/2016] [Accepted: 12/20/2016] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Many quality indicators for appropriate antibiotic use have been developed. We aimed to make a systematic inventory, including the development methodology and validation procedures, of currently available quality indicators (QIs) for appropriate antibiotic use in hospitalized adult patients. We performed a literature search in the Pubmed interface. From the included articles we abstracted i) the indicators developed ii) the type of infection the QIs applied to iii) study design used for the development of the QIs iv) relation of the QIs to outcome measures v) whether the QIs were validated and vi) the characteristics of the validation cohort. Fourteen studies were included, in which 200 QIs were developed. The most frequently mentioned indicators concerned empirical antibiotic therapy according to the guideline (71% of studies), followed by switch from IV to oral therapy (64% of studies), followed by drawing at least two sets of blood cultures and change to pathogen-directed therapy based on culture results (57% of studies). Most QIs were specifically developed for lower respiratory tract infection, urinary tract infection or sepsis. A RAND-modified Delphi procedure was used in the majority of studies (57%). Six studies took outcome measures into consideration during the procedure. Five out of fourteen studies (36%) tested the clinimetric properties of the QIs and 65% of the tested QIs were considered valid. Many studies report the development of quality indicators for appropriate antibiotic use in hospitalized adult patients. However, only a small number of studies validated the developed QIs. Future validation of QIs is needed if we want to implement them in daily practice.
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- Marlot C Kallen
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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van Daalen FV, Prins JM, Opmeer BC, Boermeester MA, Visser CE, van Hest RM, Branger J, Mattsson E, van de Broek MFM, Roeleveld TC, Karimbeg AA, Haak EAF, van den Hout HC, van Agtmael MA, Hulscher MEJL, Geerlings SE. Effect of an antibiotic checklist on length of hospital stay and appropriate antibiotic use in adult patients treated with intravenous antibiotics: a stepped wedge cluster randomized trial. Clin Microbiol Infect 2017; 23:485.e1-485.e8. [PMID: 28159671 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmi.2017.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2016] [Revised: 01/24/2017] [Accepted: 01/25/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Quality indicators (QIs) have been developed to define appropriate antibiotic use in hospitalized patients. We evaluated whether a checklist based on these QIs affects appropriate antibiotic use and length of hospital stay. METHODS An antibiotic checklist for patients treated with intravenous antibiotics was introduced in nine Dutch hospitals in a stepped wedge cluster randomized trial. Prophylaxis was excluded. We included a random sample before (baseline), and all eligible patients after (intervention) checklist introduction. Baseline and intervention outcomes were compared. Primary endpoint was length of stay (LOS), analysed by intention to treat. Secondary endpoints, including QI performances, QI sum score (performance on all QIs per patient), and quality of checklist use, were analysed per protocol. RESULTS Between 1 November 2014 and 1 October 2015 we included 853 baseline and 5354 intervention patients, of whom 993 (19%) had a completed checklist. The LOS did not change (baseline geometric mean 10.0 days (95% CI 8.6-11.5) versus intervention 10.1 days (95% CI 8.9-11.5), p 0.8). QI performances increased between +3.0% and +23.9% per QI, and the percentage of patients with a QI sum score above 50% increased significantly (OR 2.4 (95% CI 2.0-3.0), p<0.001). Higher QI sum scores were significantly associated with shorter LOS. Discordance existed between checklist-answers and actual performance. CONCLUSIONS Use of an antibiotic checklist resulted in a significant increase in appropriateness of antibiotic use, but not in a reduction of LOS. Low overall checklist completion rates and discordance between checklist-answers and actual provided care might have attenuated the impact of the checklist.
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Affiliation(s)
- F V van Daalen
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Centre for Infection and Immunity Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Centre for Infection and Immunity Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Clinical Research Unit, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Microbiology, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pharmacy, Academic Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Flevoziekenhuis, Almere, The Netherlands
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- Department of Medical Microbiology, Reinier de Graaf, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Antoniusziekenhuis, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Spaarnegasthuis, Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Westfriesgasthuis, Hoorn, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hospital Pharmacy, Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Spaarnegasthuis, Haarlem, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, VU Medical Centre, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Department of Scientific Institute for Quality of Healthcare (IQ healthcare), Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Centre for Infection and Immunity Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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